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J. Craig Thorpe (B. 1948) Massachusetts Locomotive
J. Craig Thorpe (B. 1948) Massachusetts Locomotive
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Description
J. Craig Thorpe (American, B. 1948) "Massachusetts Locomotive" Signed lower right. Original Oil on Paper.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Massachusetts Commemorative Cover postmarked February 9, 1985.

During most of the 1800s, Hoosac Mountain, situated in the northwest corner of Massachusetts, had been a hindrance to Boston merchants who wished to ship their goods west. During that era, this formidable, natural barrier stood in the way of the Iron Horses that were quickly spreading throughout America. By 1842, the Western Railroad was providing east-west passage from Boston through southern Massachusetts. However, the cost of freight transportation on that line was prohibitive for most merchants. Thus, boring through the mountain -- located 136 miles west of Boston -- became a reality. In 1874, it became America's largest railroad tunnel at a length of 4-3/4 miles. Its construction was a great engineering feat for its time. Yet, the road to its completion was long and arduous. For almost a quarter of a century nearly 1,000 men toiled on this monumental undertaking, experimenting with a variety of tools and explosives. An estimated 200 workers lost their lives while boring through this seemingly impenetrable monolith, and the cost exceeded $15 million. But on February 9, 1875, the first train passed through Hoosac Tunnel, arriving at the depot in North Adams, Massachusetts. The illustration on this artwork recreates that historic event by featuring a depiction of Fitchburg Railroad's engine No. 50 -- a 4-4-0 type built by Hinkley Locomotive Works in 1869 -- emerging from the west portal of the tunnel.

Image Size: 14 x 12 in.
Overall Size: 18 x 15 in.
Unframed. (B14946)
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18 x 15 in
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J. Craig Thorpe (B. 1948) Massachusetts Locomotive

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