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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
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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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