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Railway cutting works in progress
Railway cutting works in progress in the early days of rail expansion. Date: 1840s
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Media ID 23269504
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1840s Cutting Expansion Manual Navvies Navvy Progress Rails Track Tracks Truck Trucks Workman Workmen
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Railway cutting works in progress photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the early days of rail expansion in the 1840s. Witness the raw power and determination as workers tirelessly carve out railway tracks through the rugged landscape. A must-have for railway history enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the rich history of transportation. Rights Managed. #Railways #History #Transportation #Vintage
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 23.3cm (10" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the raw energy and determination of the navvies, or railway laborers, as they toil away at the cutting works in progress during the early days of rail expansion in the 1840s. The scene is set in a quintessential Victorian era, with the men dressed in their traditional work attire, consisting of heavy boots, trousers, and shirts, as they wield picks and shovels to carve out the railway cutting. The trucks and tracks, still in their raw state, lie in the foreground, waiting to be laid down and connected to form the railway line. The manual labor required for railway construction was immense, and the men worked long hours in often harsh conditions to make progress. The cutting works depicted in this photograph represent the arduous process of excavating the land to create a level surface for the railway tracks. The scene exudes a sense of industry and ingenuity, as the men work in unison to expand the railway network and revolutionize transportation. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the history of railways and the remarkable feats of engineering that transformed the way we travel. This image is a testament to the perseverance and hard work of the navvies, whose contributions were instrumental in shaping the modern transport infrastructure that we continue to rely on today.
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