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Mechanical excavators loading chalk directly onto railway trucks for the short run



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Mechanical excavators loading chalk directly onto railway trucks for the short run

Mechanical excavators loading chalk directly onto railway trucks for the short run to the cement works.
24th September 1949

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Media ID 11301821

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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Bring history to life with our stunning Mechanical Excavators Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, taken on 24th September 1949, captures the raw power and industry of the past as General works to load chalk directly onto railway trucks using mechanical excavators for short runs to the cement works. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating image, perfect for adding character and depth to any space.

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 53.6cm x 42cm (21.1" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 24th of September, 1949, capturing a moment in time during the golden age of train travel. The image showcases an impressive display of mechanical excavators diligently loading chalk onto railway trucks for its short journey to the nearby cement works. The vintage charm emanating from this picture is undeniable, as steam trains stand tall in the background, billowing clouds of smoke into the air. These magnificent machines were once at the forefront of transport and symbolize an era when rail travel was both efficient and awe-inspiring. The composition expertly captures the essence of industrial progress intertwined with natural resources. The diggers work tirelessly against a backdrop that hints at a quarry or mine where chalk is extracted for further processing. Preserved within this archival photograph lies not only a snapshot frozen in time but also a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to harness nature's raw materials for societal advancement. It serves as a reminder that transportation has always played an integral role in shaping our world. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image captured by General, we are transported back to an era where railways reigned supreme, evoking nostalgia for simpler times while marveling at mankind's ability to conquer vast distances through innovation and determination.

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