Home > Animals > Birds > Gruiformes > Rallidae > Black Rail
West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad (1890s-1978) in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive. The album documents the construction of the West Siberian railroad and the railroad between the cities of Ekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk. The images in the album, by the artist and printer Artur Ivanovich Vil'borg (born 1856), include views of railroad bridges over the Ushaika, Tom', and Lebiazh'ia Rivers, the passenger depots at the Tomsk, Ob', and Oiash stations, and portraits of engineers and other personnel involved in the railroad construction
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 38073327
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Archive Civil Engineering Engine Engineering Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive Rail Transport Railroad Bridge Railway Bridge Railways Russian Empire Siberia Siberian State Archives Of Novosibirsk Oblast Steam Engine Steam Train Steam Trains Train Trans Siberian Railway West Siberian Railway
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Gruiformes
> Rallidae
> Black Rail
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cats (Domestic)
> Russian White
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Landscapes
> Portraits
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Portraits
> Landscape paintings
> Arts
> Portraits
> Landscape paintings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Portraits
> Landscape paintings
> Europe
> Russia
> Chelyabinsk
> Europe
> Russia
> Novosibirsk
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of the West-Siberian Railroad - the testing of the first section of the bridge across the mighty Irtysh River between 1892 and 1896. The image, part of an album documenting the construction of this monumental railway system, showcases the impressive engineering feat undertaken in Siberia during the late 19th century.
The photograph, taken by an unknown artist, provides a glimpse into a time when steam trains were at the forefront of transportation technology. The sight of workers laboring on this massive structure against a backdrop of rugged landscape is truly awe-inspiring.
As we admire this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the dedication and ingenuity required to connect distant regions through rail transport. The West-Siberian Railroad played a crucial role in opening up Siberia to development and commerce, shaping its future for generations to come.
This image serves as a testament to human perseverance and innovation in overcoming geographical challenges. It stands as a tribute to all those who contributed to building this vital link in Russia's vast railway network. Let us marvel at their achievements and appreciate how far we have come since those early days of railroad construction in Siberia.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
