LMS & BR Duchess Locomotive Steam Train Blank Birthday Greeting Card by Artist Philip D. Hawkins
After the initial streamlined examples, Stanier had the next batch of Duchess’ built with conventional styling, 4230 “Duchess of Buccleuch” being the first example. Looking resplendent in the crimson livery and missing the smoke deflectors that would later become such a hallmark of the class, the picture is dated to around 1938. .