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Framed Print of The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for tramways, 1881. Creator: Unknown
The Beaumont Compressed-Air Engine, for tramways, 1881. Invention of Colonel Beaumont, R.E. An important step...towards the mechanical working of tramways by the introduction of the Beaumont compressed-air engine on the Stratford and Epping Forest branch of the North Metropolitan Tramways...The air compressor is on what is known as the "stage" principle, the air being compressed in a series of cylinders of gradually decreasing diameter. From the compressors the air is conducted...to the street in the Broadway...where there is a flexible hose attachment for filling the reservoir on the engine. This operation occupies about fifteen minutes, during which time the compressing engine is working...the pressure at starting being 1000 lb. per square inch. The distance from Stratford to Leytonstone is two and a quarter miles and an ascent the whole way...The run was accomplished in twenty-two minutes...The engine...ran with remarkable smoothness and scarcely any noise...it is stated that only at first horses were a little startled now and then at seeing a large vehicle moving along without horses and apparently without wheels...The next desirable step would be its adoption on the underground railways, for which it would seem to be eminently adapted'. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47268153
Beaumont Compressed Air Element Frederick London England United Kingdom Newham Obelisk Passenger Passengers Public Transport Stratford Street Car Street Cars Streetcar Streetcars Tram Trams Tramway
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
