Description
This steam train table lamp brings a touch of old railway charm to a shelf or desk. The engine is green, with cream panels along the boiler, cab roof and chimney, a fine speckled weathering that gives it a well-travelled look, and rows of raised rivet detail picked out along its seams. Black wheels sit along each side, joined by silver coupling rods, and red buffers finish the front. It stands 12.6cm tall, 15.8cm wide and 22.6cm deep, a compact size that fits a bedside table or bookshelf without crowding it. When it is switched on, light shows through the cab windows and the cream side panels, so the engine looks as though it is ready to leave the station.
We think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift: a cheerful piece with plenty of character that earns its place by being useful as well. On a bedside table it makes a friendly companion at the end of the day. On a desk in a study or home office it adds a talking point beside the keyboard. On a living room shelf or sideboard it sits happily among books and framed photographs. It is a lamp for dry rooms indoors. Because it is small, it can move from room to room wherever it suits you, as long as there is a USB socket within reach of its lead.
The lamp runs from a white USB lead with a switch set along the cord, so you can turn it on and off without reaching behind furniture. It is freestanding on its flat base, so it needs no wall fixing. To keep it looking its best, unplug it first, then dust it with a soft dry cloth. For a gift, wrap it with a book about steam engines for a present that feels well thought through.
Specification
| Colour |
Green |
| Height |
12.6cm |
| Width |
15.8cm |
| Depth |
22.6cm |
| Weight |
0.43kg |
| Occasion |
Father's Day |
Frequently Asked
How big is the train lamp?
It stands 12.6cm tall, 15.8cm wide and 22.6cm deep. That is small enough to sit on a bedside table, a desk or a bookshelf without crowding it.
How is the train lamp powered and switched on?
It runs from a USB lead with a switch set along the cord. It plugs into a USB socket, and you turn it on and off at the switch.
What colour is the train lamp?
The engine is green, with cream panels on the boiler, chimney and cab roof. It has black wheels, silver coupling rods and a speckled, aged finish.
Can I use the lamp in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. This lamp is for dry rooms indoors only, so keep it to a bedroom, study, living room or a similar dry space.
Would it make a good Father's Day gift?
Yes. We think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift: a characterful steam engine that also earns its keep as a useful little lamp.
How do I clean the lamp?
Unplug it first, then dust it with a soft dry cloth. This keeps the rivet detail and the speckled finish looking their best.