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Fine Art Print : Train in snowsheds, Sierra Nevada mountains, USA
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Train in snowsheds, Sierra Nevada mountains, USA
Train passing through snowsheds on the Southern Pacific line Ogden route, Sierra Nevada mountains, California, USA. Date: 1907
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Media ID 14261376
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Beam Beams California Locomotive Nevada Ogden Pacific Route Sierra Southern Timber Track 1907
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the majestic beauty of the past with our Fine Art Print of a Train Passing Through Snowsheds in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This captivating image, taken in 1907 from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcases the Southern Pacific line Ogden route in California. The train, a testament to engineering marvels of the past, cuts through the snow-covered mountainside, creating a striking contrast between the raw power of nature and the industrious spirit of human innovation. Add this exquisite print to your collection and bring the history and romance of rail travel into your home or office.
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 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a train makes its way through the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains of California, USA, in 1907. The Southern Pacific Line's Ogden Route, a vital railroad artery connecting the West Coast with the East, is depicted here as a narrow strip of tracks winding through the wintry landscape. The locomotive, a powerful steam engine, belches out plumes of white smoke, adding to the scene's dramatic contrast between the warmth of human industry and the frigid, pristine beauty of nature. The train passes beneath a series of snowsheds, wooden structures designed to protect the tracks and the train from the heavy snowfall that blankets the mountains during the winter months. The snowsheds, with their intricate timber beams and supports, are a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the railroad engineers who built and maintained this crucial transportation network. The Sierra Nevada mountains, with their rugged peaks and snow-capped summits, loom majestically in the background, their grandeur undiminished by the passage of the train. The scene is one of both awe-inspiring natural beauty and the indomitable human spirit, as the train braves the elements to forge a connection between distant places and bring people closer together. This photograph, taken in 1907, is a poignant reminder of the rich history of rail travel in the United States and the role it played in shaping the country's infrastructure and culture. The image captures a moment in time, frozen in history, and invites us to reflect on the past and the incredible journey that brought us to the present.
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