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STC267567 A Train of Wagons (top) and a Train of Cattle, Sheep and Pigs (bottom) from Coloured View of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, engraved by S.G. Hughes, published by Ackermann & Co. London, 1832/33 (colour litho) (right side of print, see 267566 for left side) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23196356
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coal Freight Goods Locomotive Railroad Steam Engine Transporting Wagon
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This print showcases two distinct scenes from the early days of railway transportation. In the top half, we witness a train of wagons making its way along the tracks with great determination and purpose. The steam engine at the forefront symbolizes progress and innovation, as it pulls a long line of coal-filled wagons that will fuel industries and power cities. In stark contrast, the bottom half reveals a different kind of train - one filled not with goods but with living creatures. A train of cattle, sheep, and pigs is being transported to their destinations in this bustling countryside scene. The livestock's presence reminds us of the vital role railways played in connecting rural areas to urban markets during this era. Engraved by S. G. Hughes and published by Ackermann & Co. , London in 1832/33, this color lithograph beautifully captures both the grandeur and practicality of early railway systems. Created by Bury Thomas Talbot after an original work, this print is now part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded not only of how far transportation has come but also how integral railways were in shaping our modern world. From transporting goods to connecting communities across vast distances, these trains were instrumental in driving progress during the Georgian and Victorian eras
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