Iron Horse Collection

Old steam train, Granada, Nicaragua, Central America

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, street scene with horsehead hitching post

Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway (engraving)
1060756 Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway)

Coppersmith (engraving)
2801961 Coppersmith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coppersmith. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Compsognathus dinosaurs and Eudimorphodon Pterosaurs encounter a fossilized steam train
Curious Compsognathus dinosaurs and flying Eudimorphodon Pterosaurs encounter a fossilized steam train

RUSSELL: IRON HORSE, c1910. Trail of the Iron Horse. Watercolor and pencil by Charles M. Russell, c1910

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Step back in time as we journey through various eras of transportation history. In the vibrant city of New Orleans, USA, a horse-drawn carriage stands proudly next to a classic hitching post, a common sight in the bustling streets of Louisiana during the early 1900s. Contrastingly, in Central America's Granada, Nicaragua, an old steam train, reminiscent of the Iron Horses that once dominated the USA's railway system, now sits quietly among the lush greenery. This transportational throwback transports us to the opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway in England, as depicted in an engraving. The intricate details of the coppersmith's work in another engraving showcase the craftsmanship that went into maintaining these iron beasts. As we venture further back in time, we encounter the Soudan Advance, a pivotal moment in railway history. Lastly, in a fantastical twist, imagine the surprise of prehistoric creatures like Compsognathus dinosaurs and Eudimorphodon Pterosaurs as they stumble upon a fossilized steam train in their ancient world. Join artist Russell as he captures the essence of the Iron Horse in his captivating watercolor and pencil piece, 'Russell: Iron Horse, c1910. Trail of the Iron Horse.