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Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics
Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics.
The new stainless steel steam locomotive has been introduced on the Burlington Railroad in America to battle with diesel electric locomotives of the same line to determine which is the King of the rails.
Weighing 400 tons loaded, the stainless steel locomotive is said to have a cruising speed of 100 to 125 miles an hour. The diesel electrics used by the same line on the Chicago-Denver run away 216 tons, have been clocked at 122 miles an hour.
Photo shows, the new stainless steel steam locomotive.
22 April 1937
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Media ID 11300957
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless allure of railway history with our Fine Art Print from TopFoto.co.uk. This captivating image showcases a stainless steel steam locomotive from the Burlington Railroad in America, boldly challenging the dominance of diesel electrics. The polished stainless steel exterior gleams in the sun, contrasting beautifully with the smoky steam trails. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative and intriguing piece, perfect for railway enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage print captures the momentous clash between traditional steam locomotives and modern diesel electrics in the golden age of train travel. The Burlington Railroad in America introduced a groundbreaking stainless steel steam locomotive to challenge the dominance of diesel electric trains on its tracks, igniting a fierce battle for supremacy. Weighing an impressive 400 tons when loaded, this sleek stainless steel locomotive boasted a remarkable cruising speed of 100 to 125 miles per hour. In comparison, the diesel electrics used by the same railroad line weighed only 216 tons but had been clocked at speeds of up to 122 miles per hour on their Chicago-Denver run. The photograph showcases this revolutionary steam engine that aimed to prove itself as the true King of the rails. Taken on April 22,1937, it is a testament to both technological progress and design innovation during that era. With its monochrome composition and modernist aesthetic, this image transports us back to a time when rail travel was at its peak. It symbolizes an era caught between tradition and progress, where old-world charm clashed with cutting-edge advancements in transportation. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive archive collection, this snapshot serves as a reminder of how competition fueled innovation during one of history's most transformative periods for rail transport.
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