Foden Steam Lorry - Wagon Accident, Unknown Location
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Foden Steam Lorry - Wagon Accident, Unknown Location
Foden Steam Lorry/Wagon Accident, Unknown Location, . Paid for by an Ocean Motor Policy Date: 1910s
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Accident Foden Lorry Paid Policy Unknown Wagon
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1. Title: Foden Steam Lorry-Wagon Accident, Unknown Location (1910s) This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a steam lorry and wagon accident, an all-too-common occurrence during the era of steam-powered transportation in the early 1900s. The image, taken in the 1910s, depicts a Foden steam lorry and an overturned wagon, their metal frames twisted and mangled, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The Foden Motor Company, based in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, was a leading manufacturer of steam-powered vehicles during this period. Foden steam lorries were renowned for their robustness and reliability, making them a popular choice for both commercial and private use. However, the technology of the time came with inherent risks, as seen in this photograph. Steam-powered vehicles relied on boilers to generate the steam that drove the engines. If not properly maintained, these boilers could explode, causing significant damage and injury. In this instance, it appears that the steam pressure may have built up excessively in the Foden steam lorry, leading to a catastrophic failure. The exact location of this accident remains unknown, but it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and dangers faced by those who operated and relied on steam-powered transportation during the early 20th century. This photograph, taken from the Ocean Motor Policy collection, offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable historical insight into a bygone era. The crowd gathered around the scene of the accident demonstrates the impact that such incidents had on local communities. The spectacle of a steam lorry accident would have been a common sight in the early 1900s, but the potential for injury and destruction made each occurrence a significant event. This photograph, with its raw emotion and sense of urgency, offers a poignant reminder of the risks and rewards of technological progress.
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