Photo Mug : Stopping in the Snow
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Stopping in the Snow
A train halts on a Scottish moor when the water goes off the boil, lowering pressure to the point where it is insuf- -ficient to turn the wheels. Passengers must be patient. Date: 1876
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1876 Boil Halts Lowering Moor Operational Passengers Patient Point Pressure Stopping Turn Wheels
Photo Mug
Bring a piece of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the captivating image "Stopping in the Snow" by Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug transports you back in time to a Scottish moor in 1876. Witness the patience of passengers as a train comes to a halt in the snow, with the steam rising in the crisp air. This beautiful image, captured over a century ago, is now yours to enjoy with every sip of your favorite beverage. Add this unique mug to your collection and start your day with a touch of history and nostalgia.
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
A Captivating Moment of Patience: A Victorian Train Halts in the Snowy Scottish Moorland, 1876 This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in transport history, as a Victorian train comes to an unexpected halt on a snow-covered Scottish moorland. The year is 1876, and the scene unfolds before us like a painting, with the train's steamy engine billowing white plumes into the crisp winter air. The cause of the halt is the water going off the boil, resulting in insufficient pressure to turn the wheels. The passengers, bundled up against the cold, must remain patient as the crew attempts to rectify the issue. The snowy landscape, dotted with trees and distant hills, adds to the serene and picturesque atmosphere. The operational details of this scene are as fascinating as the image itself. The steam locomotive, a marvel of engineering for its time, relied on a constant supply of water to generate the steam power necessary to move. When the water source failed, as it has here, the train was forced to stop. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world moved at a slower pace, and the beauty of nature could bring even the most modern of machines to a standstill. The scene is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of patience and the wonders of the natural world.
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