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Rare Vintage 1920s Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Locomotive Specification PostcardUp for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible original promotional advertising postcard produced by the legendary engineering firm Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co., Ltd. (Scotswood Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne).This card acts as a technical reference sheet (Reference No. E.19) for their 2-8-0 Type Superheated Locomotive (Engine No. 5001), specifically constructed for the Belgian State Railway. The front of the card features a crisp profile photograph of the steam engine alongside a technician, accompanied by a comprehensive breakdown of engineering data including cylinder stroke, wheel diameters, boiler pressure (200 lbs per sq. in.), heating surface, and tank capacities.The reverse side is clean, unposted, and bears the crisp commercial printer imprint: \"Printed by Lilywhite, Ltd., Halifax.\"Measurements:
Standard vintage postcard sizing (approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches). Please refer to the listing photographs featuring the metric ruler for exact dimensional accuracy.Condition Report:
This card is in exceptional vintage condition. The corners are sharp with minimal rounding, the edges are crisp, and the photographic side displays excellent contrast and clarity. The reverse side remains a beautifully clean cream color with absolutely no writing, postal stamps, ink smudges, or adhesive damage. A pristine piece of industrial history.Shipping & Packaging:
The postcard will be housed in a protective plastic sleeve and securely flat-packed inside a rigid card-backed envelope to prevent any risk of bending or structural damage during transit. Shipped via tracked courier.
