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Framed Print of The Lisbon steam-carriage tramway, 1873. Creator: Unknown
The Lisbon steam-carriage tramway, 1873. A locomotive steam-engine and carriages of novel construction...on the line between Lisbon and Cintra...The line consists of three rails, the centre being made of iron, on the same plan as the usual permanent way of railway lines, only about one half the width...The centre rail guides the locomotive and carriages, and by this means sharp curves are easily turned, and the friction is reduced to a minimum...in running over a level road or easy gradients, by means of a hydraulic ram, worked by steam and connected with the central mechanism, the weight on the support wheels can be reduced by one half, and transferred to the centre or guiding wheels, which enables a greater speed to be attained...This new system of traction may be described as a compound of the railway and tramway systems...The original invention is patented by M. Larmanjat, but has been practically applied in this case by Mr. F. H. Trevithick, engineer, who designed the engines and stock...The steepest gradient on the company's system in Portugal is one in twenty-two. The engine is constructed to draw 25 tons...The speed in ordinary working is fifteen miles per hour'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41199206
Cheering Francis Gradient Hybrid Invention Jean Lisbon Lisbon Portugal Europe Portugal Portuguese Public Transport Railway Line Railway Lines Railway Track Railway Tracks Steam Locomotive Steam Train Train Track 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 14.2cm (9.6" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
