Railart 2021 Cancelled
Kidderminster Railway Museum
We are sorry to announce that the Guild of Railway Artists have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year's Railart exhibition at Kidderminster Railway Museum, due to the uncertainties associated with the corona pandemic.
We know that the Railart exhibition is an important event on many people's calendars and therefore we are already looking at the possibilities for next year's exhibition or exhibitions!
Below are some paintings from previous year's exhibitions
Picture of the Year
'Night Scot at Tamworth' by John Austin FGRA, with 132 votes, won the Lawrence Hammond Picture of the Year Award.
Votes were submitted by members of the public who visited our Summer Exhibition at the Kidderminster Railway Museum.
Another of John's paintings 'Night Departure From Bewdley' came second (129 votes), with James Green's 'Duchess - City of Leeds' (111 votes) coming third - this painting also won the George Busby Award for best watercolour.
Frank's Special Train
To mark the retirement of the Guild's CEO and founding member, a special Severn Valley Railway train, complete with 'Frank Hodges GRA' headboard, ran on 9th April.
Special guests included Sir William and Lady Judith McAlpine (Bill and Judy).
The look on Frank's face when he saw the headboard affixed to Erlestoke Manor's smokebox door was something none who was there that day is likely to forget.
New Members
The Guild welcomes three new members whose artwork impressed the selection committee with not only their technical and artistic ability, but also originality.
From Wynard, Tasmania we have Rick Anderson, from Stourport-on-Severn: Neil Ferris and from Breaston: Dave Hodson.
We look forward to showcasing their work here on The Guild of Railway Artists' website.
Aberglaslyn Pass by John Austin FGRA
The dramatic landscape of The Welsh Highland Railway is captured in this evocative fine art print by John Austin FGRA.
Euston Next Stop by Philip Hawkins FGRA
Now available as a fine art print.
Princess Coronation Pacific No.46236 'City Of Bradford' roars past Sears Crossing signal box.
Hotwells Road by Eric Bottomley GRA
Fine art print.
Hotwells Road, Bristol in 1959.
A GWR 0-6-0 pannier tank loco heads a mixed freight train along the quayside.
Just Passing by Rob Rowland GRA
Fine art print.
Great Western Railway Diesel Railcar in the 1940s
Retford by Philip D Hawkins FGRA
Fine art print.
Retford Station 1933
LNER class C1 Atlantic No.4444 roars along the East Coast main line approaching Retford station.
Leaving Victoria by Steve Wyse HonGRA
Fine art print.
Southern Railway King Arthur with a Kent Coast holiday express in 1947