A LIFE-SIZE metal sculpture of triple jump world record-holder Jonathan Edwards made entirely of train parts has been unveiled at York Station.
Created by award-winning sculptor Ptolemy Elrington, the 770-pound figure is made of brake pads, seat frames and springs, among other things – with a door handle used to create Mr Edwards’ nose. The work captures the sportsman parading a Union Flag after his 2000 victory at the Sydney Games, and was unveiled yesterday on Platform Three as part of its station tour along the East Coast Main Line to raise awareness of rail travel to London this summer.
It took the artist two weeks to create the commission along with 150 different components from diesel and electric trains sourced from East Coast’s engineering depots.
Jonathan Edwards said: “The sculpture is very striking and really took me aback when I first saw it. It’s incredible to think it was possible to create such a structure from old bits of train, but it has been crafted brilliantly.”
Karen Boswell, managing director of East Coast, said: “We are delighted to unveil this tribute to Jonathan, who is arguably one of the country's most iconic sporting figures.”
The sculpture will be at the station until Sunday, before spending a week at the Railfest exhibition at the National Railway Museum.
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