Train posters

As early as 1925 the London & North Eastern Railway were cannily marketing both the locomotive Flying Scotsman (4472) and the named train service - it certainly probably was a contender for the confident assumption that it was the most famous train in the world. The cover artwork is very potent - worked up by Harry Gawthorn, a well-known commercial artist who also did many posters for the company.

A vintage style poster for a magazine cover and interior illustrations. The feature was on great train trips in the United States.

Poster produced for British Rail to promote the company�s new sleeper service between Bristol and Scotland. The poster shows a train winding its way around a full moon, in a night sky full of stars...

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Go by Train. British Railways

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For me, some of the finest artwork of the 20th century was found in old railroad posters. I find it attractive to imagine what the world would look like if

The history of the American National Parks goes back over a century, long before automobiles and airplanes were the most convenient form of travel to and from the parks. In fact, railroads used to be the easiest way for travelers to visit these stunning natural wonders that would soon be called National Parks. The Grand Canyon Railway in particular is a heritage railroad which carries passengers between Williams, Arizona and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The 64-mile railroad…

The legendary Trans Europ Express was not only technically innovative but also in terms of design. The strikingly designed trains were very suitable to depict on posters promoting the TEE service.