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Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
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Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101442 Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 September 1845.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22209584
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Apparatus Arrow Arrows Chamber Crate Piston Rack Spindles Tube Valve
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This print captures the intricate details of Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway, an engineering marvel from the 19th century. The engraving showcases a longitudinal and transverse section of the railway tube, revealing its inner workings with precision. The image depicts a piston rack mechanism that propels carriages through the tube using atmospheric pressure. A carriage rack and fastenings are visible, along with a section of the tube itself. The apparatus is housed within a chamber, which leads to a landing carriage where passengers embark and disembark. Every element in this engraving has been meticulously illustrated, from valves and spindles to arrows indicating air flow. It's evident that great thought went into designing this revolutionary transportation system. Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway was featured in The Illustrated London News on September 20,1845 - an indication of its significance during that era. This print allows us to appreciate not only the engineering prowess behind this invention but also provides insight into how people traveled in those times. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by Bridgeman Images for private collection purposes only (without commercial use), we can't help but be amazed by human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of progress in transportation technology.
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