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The Channel Tunnel - hints to engine drivers, Heath Robinson
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The Channel Tunnel - hints to engine drivers, Heath Robinson
Heroic endeavour of an engine-driver to stop a leak. An engine driver sticks his head in a hole threatening to flood the Channel Tunnel - a humorous scenario envisaged by William Heath Robinson. Date: 1919
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Channel Driver Drivers Flood Flooding Heath Hints Hole Leak Leaking Link Robinson Silly Trains Tunnel Tunnels Underwater 1919
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This whimsical print by the renowned British illustrator, William Heath Robinson, depicts a humorous yet imaginative scenario involving an engine driver and the Channel Tunnel, created in 1919. In this playful scene, the determined engine driver is shown sticking his head into a large hole in the tunnel wall, attempting to locate and stop a leak that threatens to flood the underwater rail link. The flooding waters surge around him, creating a chaotic scene as water splashes over his helmet and steam from the train's engine billows in the background. Despite the seemingly impossible situation, the engine driver remains focused, undeterred by the water encroaching around him. Heath Robinson's signature style, known for its intricate and fantastical designs, adds to the absurdity of the scene. The print's title, "Hints to Engine Drivers," adds to the humor, implying that this is just one of many unusual challenges these brave men might face in their daily work. The Channel Tunnel, an engineering marvel that connects England and France under the English Channel, was still in its infancy during this time. The first section of the tunnel was opened in 1933, and the entire tunnel was not completed until 1994. Heath Robinson's print captures the spirit of the heroic endeavor required to build and maintain such a remarkable infrastructure, while adding a touch of whimsy and humor to the historical record.
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