Vintage 1953 Ten Wheel Freight Locomotive 1880 Print Autoprints, NY

Description: This is a vintage print of a "Ten Wheel Freight Locomotive 1880," copyrighted in 1953 by Autoprints, N.Y. This beautiful print features a detailed illustration of the locomotive in vibrant colors. The "Ten Wheel Freight Locomotive 1880" depicted in your print is a significant example of the ten-wheeler type of locomotive, which played a crucial role in the development of railway transportation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The ten-wheeler, also known as a 4-6-0 locomotive, features a wheel arrangement that includes four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels. This configuration provided a good balance between speed and traction, making it suitable for both freight and passenger services. The Great Western Railway (GWR) in England was particularly known for using these locomotives extensively (Railway Wonders of the World) (History Central). The design of ten-wheelers allowed for greater power and efficiency. For example, the cylinders of some of these locomotives had diameters of 20 inches and strokes of 24 inches, with a total weight (including the tender) of over 200,000 pounds. This made them powerful workhorses for hauling heavy loads across long distances (History Central). This particular print, copyrighted in 1953 by Autoprints, N.Y., showcases a ten-wheeler that likely represents the types of engines used by railroads like the GWR during their heyday. Such locomotives were known for their reliability and versatility, contributing significantly to the expansion of railway networks and the industrial growth of the period (Railway Wonders of the World) (History Central). P079

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Location: Lakewood, Ohio

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