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The railway dramas (colour litho)
2809184 The railway dramas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of the railways. A passenger train, about twenty kilometers from Mexico City, suddenly came off the rails, crashed into a ravine from a height of many meters. It was a huge ruin of material, in the midst of which, by a real miracle, only very few victims were to deplore. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 11-18 March 1923.); © Look and Learn
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The Railway Dramas - A Tragic Tale of Survival in Mexico City
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. This photo print, titled "The Railway Dramas" depicts a heart-wrenching scene that unfolded just outside Mexico City in 1923. In this dramatic illustration by Achille Beltrame, we witness the aftermath of a horrifying train accident that occurred on a narrow railway line amidst mountainous terrain. As the steam-powered passenger train hurtled along its tracks, tragedy struck when it suddenly derailed and crashed into a ravine from a great height. The impact caused immense destruction and chaos, leaving behind a massive ruin of twisted metal and shattered carriages. Remarkably, despite the magnitude of the disaster, only very few lives were lost thanks to what can only be described as an extraordinary miracle. Survivors emerged from the wreckage with their lives forever changed by this harrowing experience. Beltrame's evocative artwork serves as both a testament to human resilience and an unsettling reminder of the dangers inherent in public transportation systems. It captures not only the physical danger posed by treacherous railways but also conveys the emotional turmoil experienced by those involved. Through his masterful use of color lithography, Beltrame brings this tragic event to life before our eyes. The image transports us back to that fateful day in 1923 when passengers' lives hung precariously on the edge between survival and tragedy. "The Railway Dramas" stands as a poignant reminder that even amidst catastrophe, hope can emerge from despair – reminding us all to cherish each moment we have while traveling through life's unpredictable journey.
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