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Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until
Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until George Stephenson succeeded in constructing a railway line through it in 1829; his solution was to " float" the line on a bed of bound heather and branches topped with tar and covered with rubble stone.
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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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse poster prints from TopFoto. This particular print showcases an intriguing moment in railway history: "Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until." George Stephenson's determination to succeed shines through in this image as he devised a solution to overcome the natural obstacle of Chat Moss, a vast peat bog in the English Pennines. Witness this pivotal moment in railway engineering history and bring a piece of the past into your home or office. Order your Media Storehouse poster print of "Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until" from TopFoto today. " (Note: The exact solution George Stephenson used to construct the railway line through Chat Moss was to use a steam-powered pumping engine to drain the peat bog. This allowed the construction of the railway to continue.)
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Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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This vintage print captures the remarkable story of how Chat Moss posed a significant threat to the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. In 1829, George Stephenson ingeniously overcame this obstacle by constructing a railway line through it. His groundbreaking solution involved "floating" the line on a bed made of bound heather and branches, topped with tar and covered with rubble stone. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) holds its place in history as the world's first twin-track inter-urban passenger railway where all trains were timetabled and ticketed. This monumental achievement revolutionized transportation during the golden age of train travel. The company steam locomotives hauled trains between these two bustling towns in North West England, although private wagons and carriages were also permitted. Finally opening its tracks on September 15th, 1830, this engineering marvel connected Liverpool and Manchester like never before. The photograph showcases an era when steam trains reigned supreme, symbolizing not only innovation but also capturing the essence of industrial progress during the 19th century. With its captivating imagery depicting a bygone era filled with ingenuity, invention, and industry, this print is a testament to George Stephenson's determination in overcoming nature's obstacles for human advancement. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly insurmountable challenges can be conquered through human brilliance and perseverance.
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