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The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton (coloured engraving)
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The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton (coloured engraving)
728366 The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton, Canada West, for the Great Western Railway, with the figures of Mr F. W. Gates, one of the directors, Mr T. Reynolds, financial director, Mr Brydges, managing director, Mr G. H. Mingaye, paymaster, Mr R. Eaton, locomotive superintendent, Mr W. C. Stephens, secretary in Canada, and Mr G. Forsyth. Published in the Illustrated London News, 1 September 1860. Hand-coloured in the Victorian style.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection; English, out of copyright
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This coloured engraving showcases "The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton" in all its glory. The image, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, is a part of a private collection and offers a glimpse into the history of railways and industry. In this print, we see several prominent figures associated with the Great Western Railway standing proudly beside the impressive steam engine. Among them are Mr F. W. Gates, one of the directors; Mr T. Reynolds, financial director; Mr Brydges, managing director; Mr G. H. Mingaye, paymaster; Mr R. Eaton, locomotive superintendent; Mr W. C. Stephens, secretary in Canada; and Mr G. Forsyth. Published in the Illustrated London News on September 1st, 1860, this hand-coloured engraving exudes Victorian charm and attention to detail. The men's portraits are meticulously depicted alongside their groundbreaking creation. "The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton" represents not only a significant technological achievement but also symbolizes progress and innovation during that era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to connect people across vast distances through rail transportation. This historical artwork provides us with valuable insights into Canadian railway development and its impact on North America's industrial growth during that time period. It stands as a tribute to those who played vital roles in shaping our modern world through their contributions to engineering marvels like this remarkable steam engine.
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