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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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Experience the thrilling clash of technology with our Media Storehouse Stainless Steel Steam Locomotive jigsaw puzzle. This intriguing puzzle, featuring an image from TopFoto.co.uk, showcases a stunning stainless steel steam locomotive challenging the dominance of diesel electrics on the Burlington Railroad in America. With meticulously detailed pieces, this puzzle offers an engaging and rewarding puzzle experience for rail enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Transport yourself back in time to the golden era of rail travel and witness the breathtaking engineering prowess of steam power. Get ready to piece together history with our Media Storehouse Stainless Steel Steam Locomotive puzzle.

Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)

Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion

Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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