The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon. The atmospheric system was devised by British engineers Samuel Clegg Jnr and Joseph Samuda, and installed on the South Devon Railway by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. A series of engine houses, with steam-driven pumps, were situated roughly every three miles along the route. These provided the power for the atmospheric pressure which pushed the train, doing away with the need for a locomotive. The system was costly to maintain, however, and the line soon reverted to using steam locomotive powered trains. From " British Railways", by Arthur Elton. [Collins, London, 1945]
Media ID 19781203
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
10th Baronet Air Pressure Arthur Arthur Elton Arthur Hallam Rice Arthur Hallam Rice Elton Beach Britain In Pictures Brunel Collins Dawlish Devon Elton Engine House Innovation Invention Isambard Kingdom Isambard Kingdom Brunel Railway Line Railway Track Railway Tracks Railways Seaside Signal Sir Arthur Elton Social History Train Track William Collins William Collins And Sons William Collins Sons
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
