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The Glory of Steam 4 x 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
This Barry Freeman collection is perfect for any steam train enthusiastic! Each 500 piece puzzle depicts a different steam train scene for you to complete.
In ‘Sharing the Moment’, a Plymouth Express races past the horse drawn barge, Unity, on her way to Hungerford.
In ‘Gateway to Snowdonia’ the ‘Britannia’ class 4-6-2 No. 70045, soon to be named ‘Lord Rowallan’ coasts into Llandudno Junction station.
‘Elegance & Industry’ features a GWR ‘Star’ class 4-6-0 No. 4010 ‘Western Star’ leaving for Paignton and Kingswear.
And finally ‘Winter Wayfarers’ shows the ‘Coronation Scot’, hauled by Stanier “Pacific” No. 6221.
As with all Gibsons jigsaws, the beautifully illustrated pieces are made from the highest quality 100% recycled board and therefore a pleasure to work with again and again.
The Artist: Barry Freeman
Barry Freeman was born in Northampton in 1937. Following ten years in the Royal Navy and several years in the electronics and aviation industry, he took up teaching, drawing and painting before early retirement gave him the opportunity to become a professional artist.
An avid railway enthusiast since childhood, his combined love of art and railways is reflected in the detailed paintings in which he now specialises.
In 1995, Barry was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is a former deputy president of the Guild of Railway Artists
Gibson are proud to have been a British family business since 1919. What makes them unique is their long standing attention to detail as well as their passion for quality products.
All Gibsons jigsaws are a joy to handle and are made to the highest quality standards
- 100% recycled board
- Firmly interlocking pieces
- Beautiful images from the finest artists