Class 42 - D822 Hercules

£119.00

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With its distinctive German inspired styling the Warships stood out from other diesels locos introduced during the early years of the transition from steam. Unfortunately this early introduction also meant they were one of the first class of diesel locos to be withdrawn meaning I never saw one in service as the last few members of the fleet were withdrawn in 1972. My only memory of seeing one was D821 Greyhound which along with Hymek D7029 was for several years parked up at Kings Meadow siding just outside Reading station. British Rail blue was the final livery of the Warships although a handful were withdrawn whilst still in maroon livery.

Print sizes and quantities

Our train prints are available in the following sizes. The total number of prints available in each size is shown in brackets.

50cm x 25 cm (250)

80cm x 40cm (200)

100cm x 50cm (150)

About our paper

All our prints are printed using water based inks on sustainably sourced 315gsm Cold Press Watercolour Paper (CPWP). A 100% cotton rag paper with a matte finish and a tight, highly textured surface resemblant of etching paper.

Modelled after a true old world watercolour paper the natural white, OBA free base of this archival quality ‘cold press’ paper lends a traditional feel to our archival inkjet fine art prints.

The rough textured surface is coated with a matte coating, compatible with both pigment and dye inkjet printers providing a stable base for our images and ensuring they last for years.

About our frames

Available in black, white, gold, silver, wood (natural) and brown (dark wood).

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. The frames have a square profile measuring 20mm (front face) by 22mm (depth from wall).

• Flush surface mount

• Satin laminated finish for added protection

• Lightweight and robust

• Delivered either strung or with sawtooth hangers

• Made from sustainably sourced wood

About our glazing

Choose from either Float Glass or Perspex. Our framed prints are delivered in rigid, double-wall corrugated cardboard boxes ensuring maximum protection.

Float Glass

• Has a flat smooth surface
• High degree of light transmission
• 100% recyclable and non-toxic

Perspex

• Lighter than glass
• Does not shatter like glass
• Tint free
• More susceptible to scratching