Poster Print : 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
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Corrugated Dirt Dirty Gauge Huts Iron Ladder Ladders Manual Narrow Railroad Rails Rocks Skip Soil Tracks Truck Trucks Wagon Worker
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the charm of yesteryears with our Narrow Gauge Railway Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1920. Witness the scene of a narrow gauge railway in full operation, with men expertly loading a tipper skip wagon filled with rocks. The quaint quarry buildings in the backdrop add to the authenticity of this captivating moment. Bring the history and nostalgia of railways into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Order yours today!
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.4cm (11.9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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