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Canvas Print : A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
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A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Mining engineer and inventor John Blenkinsop (1783-1831) designed the first practicable steam locomotive, the Salamanca, in 1812. It operated by means of a rack and pinion system. Richard Trevithick had built a steam locomotive in 1805 for Wylam colliery, but it had been too heavy for the cast iron rails it was meant to run on. Middleton colliery laid iron edge rails, which were stronger than those used at Wylam. Blenkinsop went on to build three further locomotives for the colliery, which carried on operating on the railway into the 1830s. In the meantime, further improvements in rail design meant that heavier adhesion locomotives could be used, superseding Blenkinsops rack and pinion engines. From " British Railways", by Arthur Elton. [Collins, London, 1945]
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of a Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery. Dating back to 1814, this historic photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, beautifully captures the essence of industrial history. The image, set in 1945, shows a man smoking a pipe as he stands next to the steam locomotive at Middleton Colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire. This vintage print adds a touch of nostalgia and character to any room, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. With its high-quality canvas material and vibrant colors, this print is sure to impress and inspire.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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 a significant moment in the history of locomotives and mining. Taken at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire in 1814, it showcases a Blenkinsop steam locomotive alongside a man enjoying his pipe. The man depicted is witnessing the groundbreaking invention of mining engineer and inventor John Blenkinsop. In 1812, Blenkinsop designed the Salamanca, which became the first practical steam locomotive. This remarkable machine operated using a rack and pinion system, ensuring its smooth movement on iron edge rails laid by Middleton colliery. Prior to this innovation, Richard Trevithick had built a steam locomotive for Wylam colliery in 1805. However, it proved too heavy for the cast iron rails available at that time. Blenkinsop's design overcame this challenge by utilizing stronger iron edge rails. Impressively, Middleton colliery continued to utilize three more of Blenkinsop's locomotives until the 1830s when advancements in rail design allowed for heavier adhesion engines to replace them. This historic photograph serves as an invaluable testament to both technological progress and industrial development during this era. It reminds us of the ingenuity and determination displayed by individuals like John Blenkinsop who shaped our modern world through their pioneering inventions.
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