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Floating railway bridge across the Forth River
A floating railway across the Forth between Granton and Burntisland. The route designed to carrying goods and live stock without the inconvience of unloading the trucks. The heavy moveable platform is positioned on sixteen wheels attached by universal joints and four iron girders. These girders are raised and lowered on the arrival and departure of the vessel, by a winch that is attached either side. Thwe railway and the engines were constructed by Mr Robert Napier
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1850 Arrival Attached Constructed Departure Engines Floating Forth Girders Goods Granton Heavy Iron Joints Live Lowered Moveable Napier Platform Positioned Raised Route Sixteen Stock Trucks Universal Unloading Wheels Winch Designed
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of the past with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning image of the Floating Railway Bridge across the Forth River. This unique engineering marvel, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a floating railway that once connected Granton and Burntisland, designed to transport goods and livestock without the inconvenience of unloading trucks. Bring the history and charm of this historic railway into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is carefully produced using archival inks and premium paper, ensuring lasting brilliance and vibrancy. Elevate your space with a piece of history that tells a story.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 16.7cm (21" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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
Floating Wonders of the Past: The Forth River's Ingenious Floating Railway Bridge (1850) Step back in time to the 19th century and marvel at the engineering feat that was Scotland's Floating Railway Bridge across the Forth River, connecting Granton and Burntisland. This innovative transport solution was designed to carry goods and livestock without the inconvenience of unloading trucks, revolutionizing the way goods were transported between the two towns. The bridge's heavy moveable platform, constructed by the esteemed engineer Mr. Robert Napier, was positioned on sixteen universal jointed wheels and four iron girders. These girders were raised and lowered on the arrival and departure of the vessel, using a winch attached on either side. The railway and engines were also part of Napier's design, making this a complete engineering marvel. On the 16th of February, 1850, the floating railway made its debut, and it was a sight to behold. The railway and engines, with their intricate design and innovative technology, were a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The heavy moveable platform, raised and lowered by the winch, allowed the railway to be transported across the river on a vessel, making it a truly unique transport solution. The floating railway bridge was an essential part of the transportation network in Scotland for many years, enabling the efficient movement of goods and livestock between Granton and Burntisland. Its historical significance is still felt today, as it paved the way for future transportation innovations and showcased the ingenuity of Scottish engineers in the 19th century. This photograph, taken from the ILN (Illustrated London News), captures the essence of this remarkable engineering feat, providing a glimpse into Scotland's rich industrial history.
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