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Thirsty Giant
9th August 1933: A down train on the tebay troughs, Westmoreland taking up water prior to the ascent of Shap Fell one of the steepest main line gradients in the country. About 1, 000 gallons of water is taken up in a few seconds by a locomotive at speed. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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Harry Todd
Media ID 11419090
1930 1939 Engines England Black Landscape Steam Line Main Moving Up Steam Steam Train Taking Train Vehicle Transport Europe Fox Gradients Steepest Tebay Troughs Westmoreland
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty of Harry Todd's 'Thirsty Giant' Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece of art transports you back in time to the 9th of August, 1933, as a down train quenches its thirst at the Tebay troughs in Westmoreland. Brace yourself for the ascent of Shap Fell, one of the steepest main line gradients in the country. Todd's masterful brushstrokes and evocative use of color bring this iconic moment in railway history to life, making this print an essential addition to any art collection. Embrace the nostalgia and the raw power of the steam engine era with 'Thirsty Giant' by Harry Todd from Media Storehouse.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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Thirsty Giant - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Steam
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. This photograph, captured by Harry Todd in 1933, transports us back to a time when steam locomotives ruled the railways. The image showcases a magnificent down train on the Tebay Troughs in Westmoreland, England, as it eagerly quenches its thirst before embarking on the arduous ascent of Shap Fell – one of the steepest main line gradients in the country. In this remarkable moment frozen in time, we witness an awe-inspiring spectacle: around 1,000 gallons of water being swiftly taken up by the locomotive at high speed. The sheer power and efficiency with which these machines replenished their vital resources is truly astounding. The landscape itself adds to the allure of this scene; set against a rural backdrop, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and industrialization, nature's beauty remains ever-present. Harry Todd's masterful composition captures both the grandeur of this mighty steam train and its humble interaction with nature. With no people present within frame, our focus is solely on this mechanical marvel – an emblematic symbol of transportation during that era. As we gaze upon this archival print today, we are transported back to a time when steam trains reigned supreme - evoking nostalgia for an age gone by while celebrating human ingenuity and engineering prowess.
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