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Train Derailed in Snow
The Great Western Railways Flying Dutchman express goes off the rails in heavy snow at Camborne, Cornwall. Date: 1891
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Media ID 14293035
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1891 Accidents Camborne Derailed Dutchman Express Heavy Rails Railways
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the thrill of history into your home with our captivating Train Derailed in Snow Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This breathtaking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1891 when the Flying Dutchman express of the Great Western Railway encountered a dramatic derailment in the heavy snow of Camborne, Cornwall. Each canvas print is expertly crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that will captivate and inspire. Add this mesmerizing piece to your wall and relive the excitement of a bygone era.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a train derailment in the snowy countryside of Camborne, Cornwall, in 1891. The Great Western Railway's Flying Dutchman express, a symbol of progress and modern transportation in Britain, lies stranded and mangled after being derailed in the heavy snow. The once sleek and powerful steam engine now appears fragile and vulnerable, its wheels lifted off the rails and its smokestack belching out plumes of steam into the wintry air. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with carriages overturned and scattered across the snow-covered landscape. Passengers, bundled up against the cold, can be seen emerging from the wreckage, their expressions a mix of shock, relief, and disbelief. The surrounding countryside is blanketed in snow, adding an otherworldly quality to the scene. Despite the devastation, there is a sense of awe and wonder in this photograph. The sheer scale of the disaster, the raw power of the elements, and the determination of the passengers and railway workers to cope with the situation all combine to create a compelling and unforgettable image. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges and risks inherent in rail travel during the Victorian era, and the resilience and resourcefulness of those who braved the elements to keep the trains running. It is also a testament to the enduring allure of the railway, even in the face of adversity.
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