Framed Print : Laying Railway Track 30S
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Laying Railway Track 30S
Workmen laying a railway track Date: 1930s
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Media ID 14295413
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Gravel Laying Pylon Sleeper Track Wheelbarrow Workmen
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Laying Railway Track 30S" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This mesmerizing photograph captures the essence of the 1930s, as skilled workers lay down railway tracks against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the rich details and authenticity of the image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Relive history and bring a piece of the past into your modern world with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the determination and hard labor involved in the construction of a railway line in the 1930s. The image features a group of workmen, dressed in heavy coats and hats, laying railway tracks in a rural setting. In the foreground, one worker carefully positions a sleeper, or railroad tie, while another hammers it into place with a sledgehammer. A third workman stands nearby, holding a wheelbarrow filled with gravel, ready to help lay the next section of track. In the background, a pylon supports the overhead power lines that will soon provide electricity to power the trains. The scene is peaceful, yet the industrious atmosphere is palpable as the men work in unison to lay the foundation for modern transportation. The rough terrain, covered in gravel and small stones, speaks to the challenging conditions faced by the workers. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the expansion of railway networks transformed the way people traveled and connected communities across Britain. The image is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and teamwork required to build the intricate web of tracks that would come to define the country's transport infrastructure.
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