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Fine Art Print : Experiment, the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. Passengers entered from the back. From Samuel Smiles The Story of the Life of George Stephenson, London, 1859
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Experiment, the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. Passengers entered from the back. From Samuel Smiles The Story of the Life of George Stephenson, London, 1859
527921 Experiment, the first passenger railway carriage, built by George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. Passengers entered from the back. From Samuel Smiles The Story of the Life of George Stephenson, London, 1859.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38310000
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1825 1859 Back Built Darlington Entered Experiment George Line Passenger Passengers Post Chaise Pullman Car Rail Rolling Samuel Smiles Stephenson Stock Stockton
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this historical Fine Art Print capturing the first passenger railway carriage, 'Experiment', built by George Stephenson in 1825. A unique piece of transportation history brought to life through the lens of Bridgeman Images and available at Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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This print showcases 'Experiment', the very first passenger railway carriage built by the ingenious George Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington line in 1825. This revolutionary mode of transportation marked a significant milestone in the history of rail travel, forever changing the way people moved from one place to another.
Passengers would enter this historic carriage from the back, embarking on a journey that would not only transport them physically but also symbolize progress and innovation. As they sat inside, they were part of an experiment that would pave the way for future advancements in railway technology.
The image captures a moment frozen in time, where steam engines roared to life and iron wheels rolled along steel tracks. It is a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push boundaries and explore new horizons.
Through Samuel Smiles' lens in "The Story of the Life of George Stephenson," we are transported back to a time when railways were more than just means of transport – they were symbols of industrial revolution and modernization.
As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history, let us remember the visionaries like George Stephenson who dared to dream big and change the world with their inventions. The legacy of 'Experiment' lives on as a reminder that with courage and innovation, anything is possible.
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