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The Aeolus, Americas First Stainless Steel Streamline steam locomotive built by Burlington in West Burlington, Iowa. Date: 1937
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Aeolus Americas Burlington Iowa Loco Locomotive Speed Stainless Streamline Wind 1937 Burlingtons
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless allure of railroad history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases The Aeolus, America's first stainless steel streamline steam locomotive, proudly built by Burlington in West Burlington, Iowa, in 1937. Each print is meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and expertly reproduced with the highest attention to detail and color accuracy. Bring the power and grace of this engineering marvel into your home or office and transport yourself back in time with this stunning piece of railroad history.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Aeolus, America's First Stainless Steel Streamline Steam Locomotive: A Pioneering Engineering Marvel of the 1930s This photograph showcases the sleek and innovative design of The Aeolus, the first-ever stainless steel streamline steam locomotive built by Burlington in West Burlington, Iowa, in 1937. The 1930s, a decade marked by the pursuit of speed and modernity, saw a surge in the popularity of streamlined trains, and The Aeolus epitomized this trend. The locomotive's gleaming stainless steel exterior, a departure from traditional coal-black engines, not only added an aesthetic appeal but also offered several advantages, such as resistance to rust and corrosion. The aerodynamic design, inspired by the wind-cheating shapes of birds and fish, aimed to reduce air resistance and increase efficiency, allowing the train to travel faster and consume less fuel. The Aeolus's design was more than just an aesthetic and functional upgrade; it represented a significant shift in the railway industry's approach to engineering and design. This pioneering locomotive paved the way for the future of rail transportation, inspiring the development of more advanced and efficient steam engines. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where the romance of rail travel intertwined with the excitement of technological innovation. The Aeolus stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the engineers and designers who dared to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of steam locomotive engineering.
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