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RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876. Night scene at an American railway junction. Lightning Express
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RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876. Night scene at an American railway junction. Lightning Express
RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876.
Night scene at an American railway junction. Lightning Express, Flying Mail, and Owl Trains, on time. Detail of a chromolithograph by Currier & Ives, c1876
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Media ID 12402772
1876 Chromolithograph Currier Engine Ives Junction Lightning Express Merritt Nathanial Night Railroad Railway Smokestack Steam Engine Train
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RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876 - A Glimpse into the Nighttime Bustle of an American Railway Junction
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. This print takes us back to a bygone era, transporting us to a bustling railway junction in 1876 America. The scene is alive with activity as the Lightning Express, Flying Mail, and Owl Trains make their timely appearances amidst the darkness. The chromolithograph, skillfully crafted by Currier & Ives, captures every intricate detail of this nocturnal spectacle. The steam engine's smokestack billows thick plumes of smoke into the night sky while its exterior gleams under the glow of gas lamps lining the tracks. Illuminated carriages create a mesmerizing contrast against the dark backdrop. As we delve deeper into this masterpiece, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging of engines and feel vibrations beneath our feet. Late-night travelers eagerly await their respective trains while station attendants scurry about ensuring smooth operations at this vital transportation hub. Nathanial Merritt and James Jam's artistic prowess shines through as they meticulously depict each element that brings this scene to life – from intricately designed locomotives to minute architectural details adorning nearby buildings. This stunning artwork serves as a time capsule, reminding us of an era when railroads were lifelines connecting cities and people across vast distances. It invites us to marvel at both human ingenuity and nature's power captured in one frame – where lightning flashes overhead while man-made machines propel forward
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