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Electrification of the Brighton Line - the control room
The power supply control room for the London to Brighton line at Three Bridges
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1530327
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Electrification of the Brighton Line - the control room" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This iconic photograph offers a glimpse into the power supply control room for the London to Brighton line at Three Bridges during the electrification process. The intricate details of the machinery and the focused intensity of the engineers working in the room are brought to life in this stunning print. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of industrial history to your space with this eye-catching and thought-provoking piece. Order now and bring the story of the Brighton Line's electrification into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 46.6cm x 42cm (18.3" 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.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the technological advancements and the relentless pace of progress during the interwar period, as depicted in Charles E. Brown's image of the Electrification of the Brighton Line control room at Three Bridges. The London to Brighton line, a vital railway connection between the capital city and the seaside town, underwent a significant transformation during this era with the implementation of electric power. In this photograph, we are granted a glimpse into the nerve center of this electrification project - the power supply control room. The room is a symphony of switches, levers, and dials, all meticulously arranged to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of electricity along the railway line. The room hums with the quiet intensity of a well-oiled machine, as the operators diligently monitor the electrical currents and adjust the power levels to maintain optimal conditions for the trains. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of the RAF insignia on the wall, a testament to the close collaboration between the railway industry and the military during this period. The RAF's involvement in the electrification project was crucial, as the railway lines served as vital transportation routes for the military during times of conflict. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and technicians who worked tirelessly to bring about this electrification project, revolutionizing the way we travel and connecting communities in new and exciting ways. The control room at Three Bridges stands as a symbol of progress and innovation during the interwar period, a time when the future seemed limitless, and the possibilities for human achievement were endless.
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