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An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York (b / w photo)
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An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York (b / w photo)
1601125 An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 October 1902.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23005264
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a haunting scene of decay and obsolescence. Titled "An Effect of Electric Traction, 2,000,000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York" the image showcases a collection of once-mighty steam locomotives left to deteriorate in the bustling city. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this print offers a glimpse into a bygone era when steam-powered trains ruled the railways. The contrast between the grandeur they once possessed and their current state of disrepair is striking. The composition evokes a sense of melancholy as these expensive machines are reduced to mere relics. The rust that covers their surfaces tells stories of neglect and abandonment. It serves as a reminder that progress often renders previous technologies obsolete. Displayed against the backdrop of New York City's urban landscape, this photograph captures not only the physical deterioration but also symbolizes societal change. The advent of electric traction marked a turning point in transportation history, rendering these steam locomotives redundant. As we gaze upon this image, we can't help but reflect on how time marches forward relentlessly, leaving behind remnants from our past. This photograph invites us to contemplate our own place within history's ever-evolving narrative and reminds us that even great innovations eventually succumb to progress's unyielding march.
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