Stopping in the Snow

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Stopping in the Snow

A train halts on a Scottish moor when the water goes off the boil, lowering pressure to the point where it is insuf- -ficient to turn the wheels. Passengers must be patient. Date: 1876

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1876 Boil Halts Lowering Moor Operational Passengers Patient Point Pressure Stopping Turn Wheels

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A Captivating Moment of Patience: A Victorian Train Halts in the Snowy Scottish Moorland, 1876 This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in transport history, as a Victorian train comes to an unexpected halt on a snow-covered Scottish moorland. The year is 1876, and the scene unfolds before us like a painting, with the train's steamy engine billowing white plumes into the crisp winter air. The cause of the halt is the water going off the boil, resulting in insufficient pressure to turn the wheels. The passengers, bundled up against the cold, must remain patient as the crew attempts to rectify the issue. The snowy landscape, dotted with trees and distant hills, adds to the serene and picturesque atmosphere. The operational details of this scene are as fascinating as the image itself. The steam locomotive, a marvel of engineering for its time, relied on a constant supply of water to generate the steam power necessary to move. When the water source failed, as it has here, the train was forced to stop. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world moved at a slower pace, and the beauty of nature could bring even the most modern of machines to a standstill. The scene is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of patience and the wonders of the natural world.

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