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Not just a logo, a whole new system of organisation and presentation…

It’s surprising how few railway company logos are any good…just take a look. The old BR was clear and simple…and looked good in any size – as a badge on a coat, or on the side of a building… This … Continue reading →

Here is a map of the main railway routes of Europe in 1862. But, the thicker the line; the more people and goods it carries…So, not just a railway map; but a diagram of trade relations, economy, and association, across … Continue reading →

Here is a terrific railway poster by the Californian artist, Maurice Logan…it’s rendered in the flat-colour modernist style of the mid 20C. There’s a nod to the famous Terra Nova poster by Ludwig Hohlwein too… Logan was a contemporary of … Continue reading →

Here are two lovely pictures by the great American woman photographer, Lee Miller. The pictures are from a fashion shoot from the 1940s. The clothes have that New Look, look; which combines tailoring, comfort, and style. One of the staples … Continue reading →

Here’s a lovely image of a steam locomotive…the picture is deceptively simple. It’s just black, white, and diagonals. The snow on the ground gives extra contrast against the machine. I especially like the figure, top right, for human interest. The … Continue reading →

Here is photograph of KX and St Pancras by my friend and colleague, Dave Hendley. It’s worth having a look at in detail… The combination of the railway machinery and the half-light of evening dusk provide for a lovely and … Continue reading →