Lowry made several paintings and drawings of this subject after visiting Burton-on-Trent and seeing the level crossing there. This work, however, may be based on locations in Trafford where a network of railway lines existed to move goods around. Lowry also claimed that the locomotive was drawn from model trains belonging to the son of one of his friends.
1946
Oil
46.1 x 56.1cm
1959-640
Where you'll find this
The Lowry
Permanent collection