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Trial run of train in London Underground in 1862, from The Universal Museum
KW403242 Trial run of train in London Underground in 1862, from The Universal Museum, published 1862 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Museo Universal; ); Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright
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Bourgeois Carriages Cars Daylight Excitement Innovation Opening Passengers Progress Rail Steam Engine Success Test Top Hats Tracks Tube Tunnel Waving Public Transport
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This engraving takes us back in time to the historic moment of the trial run of a train in London Underground, captured in 1862. The image showcases the remarkable engineering feat that revolutionized urban transportation during the Victorian era. Inside the tunnel, amidst an atmosphere filled with anticipation and excitement, we witness a scene bustling with activity. Passengers, elegantly dressed in bourgeois attire and adorned with top hats, eagerly wave their hands as they celebrate this groundbreaking achievement. The daylight streaming through reveals every detail of this significant event. The success of this trial run marks a pivotal moment for British technology and progress. The steam engine-powered cars glide effortlessly along the tracks, symbolizing innovation at its finest. This print encapsulates not only the triumph of engineering but also represents a turning point for public transport. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece from The Universal Museum published in 1862 by Spanish School, we are transported back to an era where trains were still novel wonders. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then while paying homage to those visionaries who paved the way for modern-day transportation systems.
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