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The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)
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The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)
1051239 The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Illustration for The Graphic, 5 December 1896.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23542506
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Branch Carting Cutting Development Digging Embankment Sand Siberia Temporary Bridge Trans Siberian Railway Works Spans Turntable
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the development of Siberia and the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image showcases the immense effort put into building this monumental railway system. The photograph reveals various elements of this ambitious project. We see workers diligently cutting through sand and embankments, as well as constructing temporary bridges to facilitate their progress. The frozen river Irtish serves as a challenging obstacle, with hummocky ice adding to the difficulties faced during construction. Noteworthy features include a turntable used for maneuvering trains, digging activities at different points along the route, and multiple spans being built simultaneously. The seventh pier stands tall amidst icy waters while a temporary telegraph station is set up nearby to ensure communication during this arduous process. The image also highlights carting activities across the vast Siberian landscape, emphasizing both human labor and technological advancements involved in creating such an extensive railway network. Overall, this print provides us with a glimpse into one of humanity's great engineering achievements - connecting distant regions through rail transportation. It reminds us of our ability to overcome geographical challenges and shape landscapes for progress and development.
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