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Rack and Pinion Railway
A Blenkinsop rack rail and spur. Rack and pinion is a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. The circular pinion engages teeth on a flat bar - the rack. Rotational motion applied to the pinion will cause the rack to move to the side, up to the limit of its travel. For example, in a rack railway, the rotation of a pinion mounted on a locomotive or a railcar engages a rack between the rails and pulls a train along a steep slope. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
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Circular Convert Engages Flat Gears Heinz Linear Locomotive Manufacture Manufacturing Motion Mounted Pair Pinion Rack Rails Spur Teeth Trains Wheel Wheels Zinram Blenkinsop Rotational
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 showcases a Blenkinsop rack rail and spur, a historical relic of industrial innovation. The intricate machinery in the image is a pair of gears known as rack and pinion, which play a pivotal role in converting rotational motion into linear motion. The circular pinion, with its sharp teeth, engages with the flat, unyielding rack, transforming the locomotive's rotational motion into a forceful linear movement. The rack railway system, as depicted in the photograph, was a common method of transportation on steep slopes during the 1950s. The rotation of the pinion, mounted on a locomotive or railcar, would engage the rack between the rails, pulling the train along the track with remarkable efficiency. This photograph, taken by Heinz Zinram, transports us back in time to the era of industrial manufacturing, when the world was in awe of the marvels of engineering. The teeth of the pinion and rack, the industrial wheels, and the rails themselves all bear witness to the ingenuity and perseverance of the past. As we observe the details of this image, we are reminded of the history and significance of rack and pinion systems in transportation and manufacturing industries. This photograph is not only a testament to the past but also a reminder of the endless possibilities that lie in the realm of engineering and innovation.
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