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Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1831. Top: Goods train drawn by
Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1831. Top: Goods train drawn by locomotive Liverpool. Bottom: Cattle train drawn by locomotive Fury. The worlds first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester opened 15 September 1830: Principal engineer George Stephenson. Lithograph
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1830 1831 Bottom Cattle Drawn Engineer George Goods Industrial Lithograph Liverpool Locomotive Manchester Opened Passenger Principal Railway Revolution September Steam Stephenson Train Transport Travelling World Fury
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This lithograph captures a pivotal moment in history - the birth of the world's first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The year was 1831, and this print showcases two significant trains that played a crucial role in revolutionizing transport as we know it. At the top of the image, we see a goods train majestically drawn by the powerful locomotive named Liverpool. This steam-powered marvel symbolizes progress and industrialization, representing an era where manual labor gave way to efficient machinery. In contrast, at the bottom of the print, we witness another groundbreaking development - a cattle train pulled by none other than locomotive Fury. This innovation not only transformed transportation for people but also facilitated easier movement of livestock across vast distances. The visionary behind these remarkable achievements was George Stephenson, principal engineer of this pioneering railway project. His ingenuity paved the way for future advancements in rail travel and set Britain on course to become an epicenter for technological innovation during this time. As we gaze upon this lithograph today, let us appreciate how these humble beginnings sparked an unstoppable revolution in passenger transportation. The opening of Liverpool and Manchester Railway on September 15th, 1830 marked a turning point that would forever change our world's landscape and propel humanity into an era defined by speed, connectivity, and progress.
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