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Innov8ional β€” TRIUMPHS IN TECHNOLOGY: The T1

Published: 2011-06-17 21:59:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 2299; Favourites: 70; Downloads: 0
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Description This poster is the first in my series TRIUMPHS IN TECHNOLOGY. This particular piece highlights the Pennsy T1 - the fastest production steam locomotive in history. This impressive locomotive was capable of hauling 16 loaded passenger cars at a mind-blowing 135mph! The locomotive was one of a series of speed locomotives designed by the famed Raymond Lowey.

This piece was illustrated using: Adobe Illustrator.
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Comments: 18

elr79655 [2013-11-05 05:50:48 +0000 UTC]

Happy 120th Birthday, MonsieurΒ Lowey!

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squirrelkinns [2011-07-24 13:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Except for the fact of forward valve-port shockwaves setting up in the back-cylinder feed pipes causing the rear units to temporarily loose power thus letting the front units to loose traction. They required the hand of a skilled 'throttle jock' to minimize this problem, and it was not unusual to have them cruise along at 110+mph with a full train behind.

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Kerl-of-Fox-County [2011-07-23 22:03:23 +0000 UTC]

Great image!

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Innov8ional In reply to Kerl-of-Fox-County [2011-07-26 18:33:15 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you very much. I appreciate it.

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Kerl-of-Fox-County In reply to Innov8ional [2011-07-27 18:05:08 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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Innov8ional In reply to Kerl-of-Fox-County [2011-07-30 21:48:58 +0000 UTC]

Are you a fan of art deco? Or trains? Both?

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Kerl-of-Fox-County In reply to Innov8ional [2011-07-31 13:08:23 +0000 UTC]

A little of both! Trains first and foremost, but I can appreciate the appeal of the other

And the T1 is just such a spectacular engineering statement, even if it was too little too late for steam when it arrived.

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Innov8ional In reply to Kerl-of-Fox-County [2011-08-09 21:22:56 +0000 UTC]

Tragic how the entire shark-nose series arrived way too late: The T1, the Q1, Q2. The Q2 was amongst the most powerful engines in history

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Kerl-of-Fox-County In reply to Innov8ional [2011-08-10 10:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Aye, it is a shame! I think all countries and companys have "Might have been" engines that had great potential but either weren't built or arrive to late...

I didn't know that much about the Qs' until recently, but they certainly seem to be imposing creatures. Would have loved to have seen one in action!

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Gelgoog328 [2011-07-23 17:33:24 +0000 UTC]

Don't think T1's ever went to New York and Philly. Curves were and are too tight for them and they were mainly a Lines West engine, meaning west of Pittsburgh.

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baronlee [2011-07-23 16:32:53 +0000 UTC]

Love it!

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Innov8ional In reply to baronlee [2011-07-26 18:33:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you!

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baronlee In reply to Innov8ional [2011-07-27 19:18:13 +0000 UTC]

n/p

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Innov8ional In reply to baronlee [2011-07-30 21:48:54 +0000 UTC]

Are you a fan of art deco? Or trains? Both?

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baronlee In reply to Innov8ional [2011-07-31 16:18:26 +0000 UTC]

both. but if i'd really had to choose... trains!
and the T1 looks deliciously steampunk, that too.

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Innov8ional In reply to baronlee [2011-08-09 21:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you cannot ignore those sexy lines.

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baronlee In reply to Innov8ional [2011-08-11 12:22:39 +0000 UTC]

Indeed!

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Innov8ional [2011-07-23 07:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Prints are available on my store at Zazzle.com (innov8ional)

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