Framed Print : Steam train at Acton, West London
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Steam train at Acton, West London
Steam train at Acton, West London, on the Great Western Railway. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 14417096
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Acton Carriages Foggy Loco Locomotive Misty Pollution Signal Signals Smog Trains
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the magic of the past into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of a steam train at Acton, West London, transporting you back in time. Taken from the vast archives of Mary Evans Prints Online in the 1920s, this rights managed photograph showcases the Great Western Railway in all its glory. The intricate details of the steam train and the station surroundings are beautifully preserved in this timeless piece. Hang it in your living room, office, or any space where you want to add a touch of history and nostalgia. Each frame is carefully crafted to protect and enhance the print, making it a true work of art. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.9cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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
In this evocative photograph, a steam train makes its way through the dense fog of Acton, West London, in the 1920s. The Great Western Railway locomotive, with its powerful engine and billowing plume of steam, cuts through the misty air, leaving a trail of white vapor in its wake. The train carries several passenger carriages, each one filled with travelers eager to reach their destinations. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bridge, its iron girders and supports standing out starkly against the foggy backdrop. The signals atop the bridge are shrouded in mist, their red and green lights barely visible through the thick haze. The rail tracks stretch out into the distance, disappearing into the foggy horizon. Despite the beauty of the moment, there is an undeniable sense of grit and industry in the image. The smog and pollution hang heavy in the air, a byproduct of the coal-fired steam engines that powered the trains of the era. The train's passage through the foggy landscape is a reminder of the importance of transportation in connecting people and places, even as it comes at a cost to the environment. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when steam trains ruled the rails and the fog of West London was a constant companion to those who traveled by rail. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the steam train and the romance of rail travel, even as the world around it continued to change.
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