Lot 204: Lili Rethi (1896-1969) Crewe Works Building

Lili Rethi (1896-1969) Crewe Works Building "Coronation" Class Engines, original poster printed for LMS by Jordison c 1938 - 102 x 127 cm Prior to the introduction of the Coronation service, No. 6220 underwent speed trials with a special train in 1937. Just south of Crewe the train achieved a speed of 114 miles per hour (183 km/h), beating the previous record for a steam train (held by the LNER by a slim margin. Insufficient braking distance had been left before entering a series of crossover points at Crewe, and although the train held the rails, much crockery in the dining car was smashed. After this incident, the LMS and LNER agreed to stop dangerous record-breaking runs which were in effect publicity stunts.

Condition A mounted on linen