Photo Mug : Narrow gauge railway with men and skip wagon
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Narrow gauge railway with men and skip wagon
Narrow gauge railway with men, tipper skip wagon loaded with rocks, and quarry buildings. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14247776
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Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and personalized way to enjoy your favorite beverage while reliving cherished memories or admiring stunning vintage imagery. Featuring this captivating narrow gauge railway scene, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, our Photo Mug transports you back in time to circa 1920. Witness the determination of the railway workers as they load rocks into the tipper skip wagon, while the quarry buildings in the background add to the rustic charm of this nostalgic moment. Each mug in the Media Storehouse Photo Mug range is expertly printed with high-definition image quality, ensuring your favorite photograph becomes a treasured part of your daily routine. Embrace the charm and history of this narrow gauge railway scene with every sip.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a narrow gauge railway comes to a halt at a quarry site, circa 1920. The railway tracks, made of iron rails set on wooden ties, wind their way through the rugged terrain, leading to a cluster of corrugated iron huts that serve as makeshift offices and workspaces for the quarrymen. Men in work clothes and hats are busy at work near the railway, some loading rocks into a tipper skip wagon using shovels and wheelbarrows, while others climb ladders to inspect the quarry's operations or repair the railway line. The skip wagon, with its robust metal frame and large, open bed, is filled to the brim with rough-hewn rocks, ready to be transported to their next destination. The scene exudes an air of industry and manual labor, with the dirt and grime of the quarry contrasting sharply with the pristine white of the railway tracks. The railway, a vital link in the transportation of raw materials from the quarry to various industrial sites, is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the men who built and operated it. The photograph captures a moment in time when the railway was an integral part of the industrial landscape, connecting people and places in a way that was both efficient and transformative.
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