Spotters at Carlisle

In a previous post, 28th March 2021, a painting by David Noble - Spotters at Doncaster - was used for a Gibsons' jigsaw of 1000 pieces. Today's jigsaw, 28th March 2024, titled Spotters at Carlisle is of similar size, duplicating another of David's not dissimilar canvasses.

Stanier 'Princess Coronation' class 4-6-2 No.46231 Duchess of Atholl is stationary in Carlisle Citadel Station at the head of a rake of coaches being accessed by a number of passengers. Schoolboy trainspotters admire the engine after 'copping' the number and name, and adults soak up the sheer power and majesty of one of steam railways' classic locomotive designs. In the background another of Sir William Stanier's creations, an unidentified Black Five 4-6-0, waiting on an adjacent platform, attracts less interest.