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Trials on the Midland Railway
Trials on the Midland Railway, May 1848, between Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp Date: 1896
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1896 Jenny Lind Loco Locomotive Locomotives Sharp Trials Wilson
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Trials on the Midland Railway" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph, dated 1896, captures a fascinating moment in railway history. Witness the intense competition between the famous Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp trains as they undergo trials on the Midland Railway in May 1848. Our high-quality frames elegantly enhance the intricate details of this historic image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring a piece of railway history into your space and relive the thrill of the past with this beautiful Framed Print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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Trials on the Midland Railway: A Historic Moment in Transportation History (May 1848) This evocative photograph print, dated 1896, captures a pivotal moment in the history of railway transportation. The image depicts two early locomotives, Jenny Lind and Jenny Sharp, undergoing trials on the Midland Railway in May 1848. The Midland Railway Company, a leading figure in the British railway industry, was pushing the boundaries of steam-powered locomotive technology, and these trials represented a significant step forward in the development of more efficient and powerful engines. The locomotives, named after two famous opera singers of the time, were designed by the renowned engineer Daniel Adamson. Jenny Lind, the smaller of the two, was a 2-2-2 locomotive, while Jenny Sharp was a larger 0-6-0 model. The trials were conducted to test the capabilities of these engines, particularly their ability to haul heavy loads and traverse steep gradients. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, with the steam-belching engines and their support crew in period attire. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of onlookers, who gathered to witness this pioneering moment in transportation history. The steam-powered locomotives would soon revolutionize the way goods and people were transported, paving the way for the extensive railway networks that would come to define the industrial age. This print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and innovators who shaped the transportation landscape of the past. It is a testament to the power of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of progress.
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