Shirley Goodsell | Originals Gallery | Sir Nigel Gresley, Grosmont Workshed No.5

The steam engine, Sir Nigel Gresley, was having a maintenance check.

When I first saw this train, I was thrilled by its sleek lines and sheer class.

Later, on a trip to York Railway Museum, I learned that Sir Nigel Gresley was a renowned designer in the railway world.

In the dark, cold and dirty shed, this engine seemed to illuminate its surroundings with a sophistication of design that the other less fortunate engine could not match!

The contrast between the two could be likened to a farm horse alongside a thoroughbred.

I wanted to capture the special elegance this engine has – even in a workshed!

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