Canvas Print : Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
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Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
The Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by William Hedley
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Media ID 572636
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1813 Billy D River Engineer Engineering Funnel Hedley Loco Locomotive Locomotives Puffing Designed Will I Am
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Puffing Billy" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite print showcases the iconic design of the Puffing Billy locomotive, an engineering marvel created by William Hedley in 1814. The intricate details of this historic steam engine are beautifully rendered in this high-quality canvas print, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative piece of railway history, now available in a premium canvas format that brings out the vibrant colors and textures of the original image. Experience the beauty and engineering brilliance of Puffing Billy like never before with this exceptional canvas print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the iconic Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by the brilliant British engineer, William Hedley, in 1813. The locomotive, named after the playful horse in Mike's Mallett's poem "The Little Puffer," is a testament to Hedley's groundbreaking contributions to the emerging field of railway transport. William Hedley, a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, was a self-taught engineer with a passion for steam power. In 1812, he built the first successful steam locomotive in Britain, which he named "The Blücher." However, it was his next design, the Puffing Billy, that would truly revolutionize the railway industry. The Puffing Billy was the first locomotive to be built specifically for railway use, as opposed to being a modified Newcomen or Watt engine. Its unique design featured a funnel to channel steam to the cylinders, and it was the first locomotive to use a separate boiler and firebox. The engine's distinctive shape, with its large funnel and chimney, made it a beloved symbol of the early railway age. The Puffing Billy made its debut on the Wylam Waggonway, a precursor to the modern railway, on October 26, 1813. It pulled a train of 12 wagons loaded with coal, making it the first successful steam-hauled railway journey in history. The locomotive's success paved the way for the widespread adoption of steam power in rail transport, leading to the development of the modern railway system. This print, captured from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Puffing Billy was a marvel of engineering and the harbinger of a new era in transportation. The intricate details of the locomotive's design, from its funnel to its wheels, are beautifully rendered, making it a must-have for any railway history enthusiast or collector.
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