Description
Duchess of Hamilton is one of Britain’s most iconic locomotives. Built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), it was designed to haul the most prestigious express trains between London and Glasgow. With its sleek streamlining and distinctive metallic Art Deco stripes, Duchess of Hamilton combined speed and style, becoming an enduring symbol of the golden age of Britain’s railways.
To celebrate this engineering marvel, The Royal Mint has struck a UK £2 coin in the locomotive’s honour. Created by artist Gary Breeze, the reverse design captures a side-on view of Duchess of Hamilton in motion, echoing the power and elegance that made the locomotive a star of Britain’s railways.
- The first time Duchess of Hamilton has been celebrated on an official UK coin
- Encapsulates the glamour of the golden age of Britain’s railways
- Features a reverse design by artist Gary Breeze that pays tribute to this icon of speed and style
- Each edition is presented in packaging that explores the history and legacy of this celebrated locomotive
