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Excavation of Olive Mount, from Burys Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 Construction
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Excavation of Olive Mount, from Burys Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 Construction
Excavation of Olive Mount, from Burys
Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831
Construction required the removal of 480, 000 cubic yards of sandstone.
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) was the worlds first twin-track inter-urban passenger railway in which all the trains were timetabled and ticketed. Trains were hauled by company steam locomotives between the two towns, though private waggons and carriages were allowed. The line opened on 15 September 1830 and ran between the towns of Liverpool and Manchester in North West England in the United Kingdom
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This print showcases the remarkable excavation of Olive Mount during the construction of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1831. The sheer magnitude of this project becomes evident as we learn that a staggering 480,000 cubic yards of sandstone had to be removed to make way for this groundbreaking railway. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway holds a significant place in history as it was the world's first twin-track inter-urban passenger railway where all trains were timetabled and ticketed. This innovative transportation system revolutionized travel between these two bustling towns in North West England during the 19th century. In this vintage image, we are transported back to an era known as the golden age of train travel. Steam trains, like the iconic Robert Stephenson Rocket locomotive featured here, were at the forefront of engineering marvels during this time. The photograph captures not only a momentous feat of industrialization but also represents an era defined by invention and innovation. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how far our transport systems have come since then. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in shaping our world through advancements in industry and technology.
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