Steam train in snow drift, artwork C018 / 7065
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Steam train in snow drift, artwork C018 / 7065
Steam train stuck in snow drift. 1883 engraving of people working to free a steam train stuck in a large snow drift
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Media ID 9232525
© Bildagentur-online/Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1883 At Night Black And White Blizzard Clearing Cold Dark Digging Engraving Frozen Heavy Line Locomotive Meteorological Meteorology Railroad Railway Shovel Shovelling Snow Drift Snowy Spade Steam Train Stuck Transport Transportation Weather Winter Wintry Worker Workers Working Shovels Snowdrift Spades
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a wintry night in the 19th century. The artwork, titled "Steam train in snow drift" showcases a historical moment frozen in time. In this engraving from 1883, we witness the sheer power of nature as a steam train finds itself trapped in a massive snow drift. The scene is filled with dark shadows and heavy snowfall, creating an atmosphere of both beauty and danger. A group of determined men can be seen tirelessly working to free the locomotive from its icy prison. Armed with shovels and spades, they dig through the frozen terrain under dim moonlight. This illustration not only captures a technological marvel of its time but also highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of humanity when faced with adversity. It serves as a reminder that even during harsh winter conditions, progress must prevail. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported back to an era where weather played a significant role in transportation challenges. This artwork by Bildagentur-online/Tschanz/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY allows us to appreciate both the ingenuity behind early railway systems and the dedication of those who worked tirelessly to keep them running smoothly despite meteorological obstacles. Let this image serve as an homage to history's unsung heroes - those brave workers who cleared paths through blizzards so that society could continue moving forward on these iron tracks.
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