Fine Art Print : Railway of the future
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Railway of the future
The railway of the future, travelling 300 miles an hour. Mr E. W Chalmers Kearneys working model of his high speed railway, where, he claimed, 300 mph could be obtained in safety. The design was distinctive, with one rail running above the train and one below
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27th Chalmers Claimed Distinctive Future Hour Miles Obtained Running Safety Speed Travelling
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the future with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the visionary work of E.W. Chalmers Kearney. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases Kearney's working model of a high-speed railway, where innovation and speed converge. Experience the thrill of the railway of the future, engineered to reach an astonishing 300 miles per hour, all while ensuring safety. Transport yourself to a world of progress and possibility with these stunning, museum-quality prints.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.5cm x 42cm (19.9" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
June 27, 1908: The Railway of the Future - A Visionary Leap into High-Speed Travel This photograph showcases a working model of Mr. E.W. Chalmers Kearney's revolutionary high-speed railway design, which promised to travel an astonishing 300 miles per hour. The image, published in the Illustrated London News on December 5, 1908, offers a glimpse into the future of transportation. The distinctive railway design, which was not affiliated with any specific company, featured one rail running above the train and another below. Kearney, a visionary engineer, claimed that this innovative configuration would enable the train to safely achieve such extraordinary speeds. At a time when the average speed of trains barely reached 50 miles per hour, Kearney's audacious goal seemed almost unattainable. Yet, he was undeterred, believing that the future of rail travel lay in speed and efficiency. The model, meticulously crafted and intricately detailed, showcases the innovative engineering solutions that Kearney employed to achieve his ambitious goal. The design, which was showcased at various exhibitions, generated significant interest and sparked widespread debate among engineers and transportation enthusiasts. Despite the excitement and promise that Kearney's high-speed railway design generated, it ultimately remained a mere concept. The technological challenges of achieving such speeds in a safe and efficient manner proved to be insurmountable at the time. However, Kearney's visionary design paved the way for future advancements in railway technology and set the stage for the development of high-speed trains that would eventually become a reality. This photograph, a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the human spirit, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of transportation history and the relentless pursuit of innovation.
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