Photographic Print : Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
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Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
The Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by William Hedley
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Media ID 572636
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1813 Billy D River Engineer Engineering Funnel Hedley Loco Locomotive Locomotives Puffing Designed Will I Am
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite photographic print of "Puffing Billy," designed by William Hedley, from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, available through Media Storehouse from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic steam locomotive in all its glory. The intricate details of the engine's design and the billowing smoke pouring out of its stack evoke the romance and adventure of a bygone era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let it tell a timeless story. Order now and add a touch of vintage charm to your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 15cm (11" x 5.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the iconic Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by the brilliant British engineer, William Hedley, in 1813. The locomotive, named after the playful horse in Mike's Mallett's poem "The Little Puffer," is a testament to Hedley's groundbreaking contributions to the emerging field of railway transport. William Hedley, a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, was a self-taught engineer with a passion for steam power. In 1812, he built the first successful steam locomotive in Britain, which he named "The Blücher." However, it was his next design, the Puffing Billy, that would truly revolutionize the railway industry. The Puffing Billy was the first locomotive to be built specifically for railway use, as opposed to being a modified Newcomen or Watt engine. Its unique design featured a funnel to channel steam to the cylinders, and it was the first locomotive to use a separate boiler and firebox. The engine's distinctive shape, with its large funnel and chimney, made it a beloved symbol of the early railway age. The Puffing Billy made its debut on the Wylam Waggonway, a precursor to the modern railway, on October 26, 1813. It pulled a train of 12 wagons loaded with coal, making it the first successful steam-hauled railway journey in history. The locomotive's success paved the way for the widespread adoption of steam power in rail transport, leading to the development of the modern railway system. This print, captured from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Puffing Billy was a marvel of engineering and the harbinger of a new era in transportation. The intricate details of the locomotive's design, from its funnel to its wheels, are beautifully rendered, making it a must-have for any railway history enthusiast or collector.
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