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View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c. 1830 (engraving on paper)
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View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c. 1830 (engraving on paper)
7394208 View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c.1830 (engraving on paper) by Vignoles, Charles Blacker (1793-1875); 19x52 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By Charles Blacker Vignoles (1793-1875)
View of steam locomotive Novelty pulling a waggon loaded with barrels and wool sacks, covered carriage lettered Railway Omnibus, and two flat trucks carrying road carriages and passengers. R.Martin's Lithog, 124 High Street Holborn. The Novelty, an 0-2-2WT locomotive now regarded as the first tank engine, was built by John Braithwaite and John Ericsson and entered in the famous Rainhill Trials in October 1829.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This engraving on paper, titled "View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c. 1830" takes us back to the early days of railway transportation in the 19th century. The print showcases an impressive sight: the steam locomotive Novelty pulling a wagon loaded with barrels and wool sacks, accompanied by a covered carriage lettered "Railway Omnibus" and two flat trucks carrying road carriages and passengers. Created by Charles Blacker Vignoles in the early 1800s, this artwork provides us with a glimpse into the historic Rainhill Trials held in October 1829. The Novelty locomotive, built by John Braithwaite and John Ericsson, is considered one of the first tank engines ever constructed. Its innovative design marked an important milestone in locomotion history. The scene depicted here captures not only the technological advancements but also highlights the bustling atmosphere surrounding early railways. Passengers can be seen boarding carriages while luggage and bags are being loaded onto train cars nearby. This image serves as a testament to how rail travel revolutionized public transport during this era. Preserved within Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust's Elton Collection in Telford, Shropshire, UK, this engraving allows viewers to appreciate both its artistic merit and historical significance. It offers us an opportunity to reflect upon how far we have come since those pioneering days when steam-powered trains first began connecting people across vast distances throughout Great Britain and beyond.
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