Steam locomotives, early 20th century
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Steam locomotives, early 20th century
Steam locomotives, early 20th-century artwork. Steam train technology spread rapidly around the world. These locomotives are from different countries. From left to right: the USA, Germany, France, European Russia, the UK, and British India. The accompanying article gave the dates when steam trains were first used in these countries: USA (1829), Germany (1835), France (1828), Russia (1838), the UK (1825, first steam train), and India (1853). Artwork from the 26th volume (second period of 1900) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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This print showcases a collection of steam locomotives from the early 20th century, representing various countries that embraced this revolutionary technology. The artwork, featured in the renowned French popular science weekly La Science Illustree, offers a fascinating glimpse into the global spread of steam train innovation. From left to right, we witness the pride and power of these magnificent machines originating from different corners of the world. The United States proudly displays its locomotive as one of the pioneers in steam train development since 1829. Germany follows suit with its own impressive creation dating back to 1835. France joins this international display with their locomotive introduced in 1828. Further along, European Russia presents its contribution to steam train history with an engine first used in 1838. The United Kingdom takes rightful pride in being home to the birthplace of steam trains, boasting their inaugural model from as early as 1825. Lastly, British India showcases their own remarkable locomotive that commenced operations in 1853. This striking image not only highlights technological advancements but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress during this transformative era. As we admire these beautifully illustrated monochrome representations, we are transported back to a time when rail travel was revolutionizing transportation across continents and shaping our modern world.
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