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The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Boulet, of '...one of the highest railways in the world... Its length is somewhat over 114 miles, and, as its course lies through a portion of the Chain of the Andes, it offers, in some respects, features seldom encountered upon works of this nature...at one point occurs the Maquis Viaduct, an iron structure 126 ft. in altitude, 600 ft. in length, and which presents the rare features of being curved to a radius of 600 ft., and, on account of the incline over it, of being about 14 ft. higher at one end than the other. The superstructure of this viaduct is tubular, the principal span being 150 ft., and it is the first example of a tubular bridge erected in South America. A considerable portion of the funds employed upon the construction of this railway have been furnished from England through the house of Baring Brothers; and its total expense has exceeded two millions sterling...' From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the awe-inspiring engineering feat that is The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, dating back to 1864. Created by Mason Jackson, this engraving from a drawing by Mr. Boulet showcases one of the highest railways in the world, spanning over 114 miles through the majestic Andes mountain range.
The focal point of this print is the Maquis Viaduct, an iron structure standing at an impressive 126 feet in altitude and stretching 600 feet in length. What makes this viaduct truly unique is its curved design with a radius of 600 feet, making it about 14 feet higher at one end than the other. The superstructure of this viaduct is tubular, with a principal span of 150 feet - marking it as South America's first example of a tubular bridge.
Funded partially by England's Baring Brothers house and exceeding two million sterling in total expense, The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. This print serves as a reminder of our ability to conquer even the most challenging terrains for progress and connectivity.
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