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A peculiar train accident occurred in Syracuse (colour litho)
2777961 A peculiar train accident occurred in Syracuse (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A peculiar train accident occurred in Syracuse. Due to a breakdown, the luxury train from Rome, which entered the maritime station, instead of stopping, proceeded in its race by knocking down the bumper at the end of the track and, after seven meters on sidewalk, it penetrated with the locomotive into the Public Security Office, in that deserted hour. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 6 July 1930.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22421690
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Accident Car Driver Chauffeuress Crash Crashed Crashing Damage Damaged Damaging Demolish Demolition Destrruction Destructed Destructuion Driver Drivers Engine Engines Female Driver Female Drivers Guard Guards Mechanic Mechanics Mechanism Motor Vehicle Driver Motorists Rail Railroad Railway Line Railway Station Railwaystation Sicilians Sicily Sicily Sicilian Small Railway Smashed Smashing Station Station Building Stations Steam Track Tracks Train Station Trains Walls Accidents Achille Beltrame Beltrame Achille 1871 1945 Public Transport
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This print captures a peculiar train accident that occurred in Syracuse, Italy. The vivid color lithograph by Achille Beltrame showcases the dramatic aftermath of the incident. In an unfortunate turn of events, a luxury train from Rome experienced a breakdown and failed to stop at the maritime station as intended. Instead, it continued its race forward, crashing through the bumper at the end of the track and barreling onto the sidewalk for seven meters before finally penetrating into the deserted Public Security Office. The image depicts billowing smoke from the damaged locomotive amidst shattered walls and debris. The scene is filled with chaos and destruction as onlookers gather in shock. This extraordinary event unfolded on a fateful day in July 1930 and was featured in Courier Sunday magazine. Beltrame's illustration masterfully captures both the scale of damage caused by this runaway train and its impact on Sicilian society. It serves as a reminder of how unexpected accidents can disrupt even well-established systems like railways. This striking artwork not only highlights Beltrame's talent but also provides insight into historical transportation practices while showcasing Italian architecture from that era. It stands as a testament to human error, reminding us of our vulnerability when we rely heavily on machinery for public transport.
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