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Lanowlee Depot and the summit of incline
Lanowlee Depot and the summit of incline; at 15 3/4 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 photograph, taken in 1856, showcases the Lanowlee Depot in India, nestled at the base of a formidable incline. The image transports us back in time to an era of remarkable engineering feats and the early days of railway transportation. The Lanowlee Depot, located on the Peninsula Railway, served as a crucial stop for trains traveling between Madras (Chennai) and Mahabalipuram. The railway line, constructed under the supervision of British engineers John Tredwell and Henry Swainston, was a significant achievement in the transportation sector of the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century. The summit of the incline, visible in the background, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The steep gradient required a unique solution to transport trains up the hill. The photograph captures the incline's impressive structure, with a cable-hauled train making its way up, seemingly defying gravity. The train, pulled by a stationary engine, is seen ascending the incline, with the help of a cable system. The passengers, mostly European, are seen boarding the train, adding a sense of human scale to the scene. The photograph also reveals the bustling activity at the depot, with railway staff attending to various tasks. This photograph, taken by an unidentified photographer, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. It showcases the intricacies of the railway system, the determination of the engineers, and the daily life of travelers during the mid-19th century in India.
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