Flanged Collection

George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester
530593 George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket' winning the competition at Rainhill Bridge, near Manchester, England

George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'. Wood engraving c1875
530783 George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket'. Wood engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface
538560 Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface.; (add.info.: Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface)

The Express Train. Locomotive with cowcatcher hauls train through cutting
538875 The Express Train. Locomotive with cowcatcher hauls train through cutting. Print published by Currier & Ives, New York 1870. Lithograph. by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 450-440 BCE. Creator: Euaion Painter
Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects), 450-440 BCE

Road rail cars, able to join up from a railway and transport passengers to their destination were the newest form of transport in 1931

Disc with Flange, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Disc with Flange, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Seven-flanged mace, c. 1540-50 (gilded russet steel)
490839 Seven-flanged mace, c.1540-50 (gilded russet steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 64.5x11.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Tempus Fugit Date: 1941

Bronze Flanged Axe from a hoard at Arreton Down, Isle of Wight, c1600BC-1400BC
Bronze Flanged Axe from a hoard at Arreton Down, Isle of Wight c1600BC-1400BC

Stephensons No. 2 Killingworth Locomotive
One of George Stephensons early locomotives made at Killingworth Colliery, near Newcastle upon Tyne. This locomotive was named Blcher after the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blcher

Whale-oil Refinery Village Smerenburg Whale-Oil Factory
The Whale-oil Refinery near the Village of Smerenburg, A Whale-Oil Factory of the Nordic or Greenland Company on Amsterdam Island at the north end of Spitzbergen ( Svalbard)

The Express Train. Locomotive with cowcatcher hauls train through cutting. Print published by Currier & Ives, New York 1870. Lithograph

Coal Mining : Bottom of pit shaft with train of wagons waiting to be hoisted to surface. Flanged wheels on coal wagon. From W Fordyce A History of Coal, Coke, Coal Fields... London, 1860. Engraving

William Jessop (1745-1814) English Civil Engineer. Particularly well known for his work on canals, harbours and early railways in the late 18th and early 19th centuries

South Durham miners or pit-men at work at the coal face. On the floor, centre left, is a Clanny safety lamp which had a thick glass round the flame

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket. Wood engraving c1875

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"Flanged: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into the past with flanged wonders that shaped our world. In 1870, a lithograph by Currier & Ives captures the power of an express train, its locomotive with a cowcatcher leading the way through a cutting. The print showcases the strength and efficiency wheels as they conquer the railway tracks. Travel even further back to 450-440 BCE, where a Pyxis container created by the Euaion Painter reveals intricate designs featuring flanges. This ancient artifact demonstrates how flanges were not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Fast forward to 1931, when road rail cars revolutionized transportation. With two sets of wheels - one flanged and one tyred - these innovative vehicles effortlessly transitioned from railway to road, transporting passengers to their destinations in style. The significance of flanges extends beyond transportation alone. A disc dating back to the Geometric Period showcases an unknown creator's skillful use of flanges in artistry during this era. In warfare, even maces incorporated seven-flanged designs around 1540-50 for maximum impact on enemies. These gilded russet steel weapons exemplify how technology evolved over time for more efficient combat tools. Tempus Fugit - time flies indeed. In 1941, date stamps bearing "flanged" inscriptions remind us that every moment is fleeting but leaves behind traces of history etched forever in bronze or other materials. Archaeological discoveries add depth to our understanding of early civilizations' ingenuity. A Bronze Flanged Axe found at Arreton Down on Isle of Wight offers insights into craftsmanship between c1600BC-1400BC – showcasing both functionality and beauty in its design. Transportation continues its dominance as Stephensons No. 2 Killingworth Locomotive emerges as another testament to the power and versatility offered by flanged wheels.