Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line

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Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line

Slip of earth at the Spittal-Gate cutting off the Great Northern Railway. The incident happened just south of Grantham, over a thousand tons of earth fell on the track alomost burying the engine bringing the train to a standstill

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1852 23rd Bringing Burying Cutting Earth Fell Grantham Happened Incident Slip Spittal Standstill Thousand Tons Track

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This incredible print captures a dramatic moment in history on the Great Northern Railway line. The slip of earth at the Spittal-Gate cutting, just south of Grantham, is a haunting reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. In October 1852, over a thousand tons of earth fell onto the track, nearly burying the engine and bringing the train to a sudden standstill. The image conveys both the chaos and danger of this incident, as well as highlighting the importance of railway safety and maintenance. The sheer scale of the slip is evident in the massive amount of earth that cascaded down onto the tracks, creating an obstacle that must have seemed insurmountable to those on board. As we look back on this historical event through this photograph, we are reminded of how far transportation technology has come since then. The Great Northern Railway line may no longer exist in its original form, but images like these serve as important reminders of our past and help us appreciate how far we've come in terms of safety regulations and infrastructure development. This print from Mary Evans Prints Online is not just a snapshot from history - it's a powerful visual representation of an important moment in time that continues to resonate with viewers today.

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