Nineteens together

In 1935, race between both the LMS on the west coast and the LNER on the east coast to create a fleet of high speed steam locomotives began. The ultimate winners were the LMS Princess Coronation Class and the LNER A4 Class. The A4 Class set the principle for high speed rail for the future to follow, and the future followed by producing high power, streamlined units and locomotives.

Shots like this need to be taken to display how things have evolved over time. The Pendolino is just one of a latest generation of high power streamlined intercity trains, and here when positioned alongside the locomotive type which kicked it all off, the similarities between designs are really very striking. This angle captures this fact and displays it nicely to the viewer, and the fact the photo is sharp, bright and clear assists in this notion. Composure and alignment are both good, it all adds up to a simple, but classic image. Progress...