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Trials on the Midland Railway
Trials on the Midland Railway, May 1848, between Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp Date: 1896
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1896 Jenny Lind Loco Locomotive Locomotives Sharp Trials Wilson
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring a touch of nostalgia to your special moments with our Trials on the Midland Railway greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an elegant and captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Victorian-era photograph captures the trials and tribulations of the Midland Railway in May 1848. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or just to say 'thank you,' our high-quality cards are sure to impress with their vintage charm and stunning detail. Order yours today and add a unique and thoughtful touch to your correspondence."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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Trials on the Midland Railway: A Historic Moment in Transportation History (May 1848) This evocative photograph print, dated 1896, captures a pivotal moment in the history of railway transportation. The image depicts two early locomotives, Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp, undergoing trials on the Midland Railway in May 1848. The Midland Railway Company, a leading figure in the British railway industry, was pushing the boundaries of steam-powered locomotive technology, and these trials represented a significant step forward in the development of more efficient and powerful engines. The locomotives, named after two famous opera singers of the time, were designed by the renowned engineer Daniel Adamson. Jenny Lind, the smaller of the two, was a 2-2-2 locomotive, while Jenny Sharp was a larger 0-6-0 model. The trials were conducted to test the capabilities of these engines, particularly their ability to haul heavy loads and traverse steep gradients. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, with the steam-belching engines and their support crew in period attire. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of onlookers, who gathered to witness this pioneering moment in transportation history. The steam-powered locomotives would soon revolutionize the way goods and people were transported, paving the way for the extensive railway networks that would come to define the industrial age. This print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and innovators who shaped the transportation landscape of the past. It is a testament to the power of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of progress.
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