Railways vintage mirror, Beattie well tank train

Wonderful Southern Railways vintage mirror featuring Beattie well tank locomotive with great detail of the engine withth hint of colour, fonts about the piece and where located and the Royal crest on the company. Nice historical piece created by the reflection company. Mid to dark coloured wooden frame. Vintage condition with a few signs of authentic patina. Height: 23cm Length: 33cm Width: 2cm The London and South Western Railway (LSWR) 0298 Class or Beattie Well Tank is a class of British steam locomotive. They are 2-4-0WTs, originally built between 1863 and 1875 for use on passenger services in the suburbs of London, but later used on rural services in South West England. Out of a total production of 85, two locomotives have been preserved, both in operational condition. In 1850, the LSWR decided that the London suburban passenger services should be operated using small tank locomotives. To determine the most suitable type, Joseph Hamilton Beattie, the LSWR Mechanical Engineer, prepared a series of designs for six-wheeled well tank locomotives, each of which incorporated one or more differences from the previous class. A small quantity of each was produced: between 1852 a...more

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