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Fine Art Print : To match Reuters Life! SWISS-TRAIN / FURKA
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To match Reuters Life! SWISS-TRAIN / FURKA
The HG 3/4 Nr. 1 Furkahorn steam train of the Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke (DFB) railways drives up along the Rhone River the Furkapass mountain pass near the village of Gletsch August 27, 2010. After a gap of 60 years, steam trains are again chugging over the historic 2, 490-metre-high (8, 169 ft) Furka Pass in the Swiss Alps thanks to an army of rail enthusiasts. Picture taken on August 27, 2010. To match Reuters Life! SWISS-TRAIN/FURKA REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND - Tags: TRAVEL TRANSPORT SOCIETY) - GM1E69A1QGH01
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Media ID 19598690
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Arnd Wiegmann's Reuters Images photograph, "To match Reuters Life! SWISS-TRAIN / FURKA." Witness the majestic HG 3/4 Nr. 1 Furkahorn steam train as it ascends the Furkapass mountain pass, winding its way along the Rhone River and past the quaint village of Gletsch. Transport yourself back in time with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse's collection. Perfect for adding a touch of history and charm to any space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the majestic HG 3/4 Nr. 1 Furkahorn steam train of the Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke (DFB) railways as it ascends along the Rhone River, traversing the iconic Furkapass mountain pass near Gletsch village in Switzerland. The date was August 27,2010, when after a remarkable hiatus of six decades, steam trains were once again gracing this historic route thanks to an impassioned group of rail enthusiasts. The image showcases the sheer grandeur and picturesque beauty of this Swiss Alpine landscape. Against a backdrop of towering mountains and cascading waterfalls, the vintage locomotive powers through curves and bends with unwavering determination. Its billowing plume of smoke adds an air of nostalgia to this timeless scene. This photograph serves as a testament to both engineering marvels and human perseverance. It encapsulates how dedicated individuals can revive cherished traditions that seemed lost to time. The revival of steam trains on the Furka Pass not only offers tourists an unforgettable journey but also preserves a significant part of Switzerland's railway heritage. Arnd Wiegmann's expert lens has perfectly captured this momentous occasion for posterity. Through his skillful composition, viewers are transported back in time while simultaneously appreciating the enduring allure and resilience found within our world's transportation systems.
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