Painting Auction
'Clan' Pacific 72010 'Hengist' powers towards us out of the haze separating yesterday from today. From cancelled concept to ongoing reality, 57 years after cancellation by B.R, steady progress is being made on this journey taking us over the bridge to tomorrow and the future.
Bid for the 1,000th B.R. Standard!
This magnificent painting has been donated to the Standard Steam Locomotive Company Ltd. to help raise funds for the locomotive frames which have already been manufactured, together with many of the associated components.
The painting measures appox, 22ins x 18ins (59cm x 46cm) and is oil on canvas.
The work is by artist Julie West, who is a full member of the Guild of Railway Artists.
To view the original visit the Bristol Model Engineering and Hobbies Exhibition at the Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury, near Bristol. BS35 3JB. The dates being 21st, 22nd and the 23rd August 2009.
How to Bid
Bids for this work are invited at a starting price of £750.00.
They may be placed via email:
E-Mail: info@72010-hengist.org
or by post at the following address:
'Hengist Painting' c/o 3, St Georges Close, Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire. GL11 5PH
Please state your bid price, name and address, email address if any and your contact phone number.
Closing date for the painting bids is Wednesday 30th September 2009
GOOD LUCK!
How You Can Help Build 'Hengist'
You can make a donation, you can sponsor a part or you can become an active member, for more details email: info@72010-hengist.org or write to the chairman.
'This project is made possible by your support and dedicated hard working volunteers'