Steam Locomotive at Rigi, Switzerland, 1931
In 1931, this image shows a historic steam locomotive, number "8", at a Swiss train station. The black and silver engine, typical of early 20th-century design, is positioned on tracks, with a young man engaged with its controls. Nearby, an observer in a suit stands calmly. The scene, framed by mountains and typical station architecture, captures the essence of railway travel.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / MZSL/Ofner Károly
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In 1931, this image shows a historic steam locomotive, number "8", at a Swiss train station. The black and silver engine, typical of early 20th-century design, is positioned on tracks, with a young man engaged with its controls. Nearby, an observer in a suit stands calmly. The scene, framed by mountains and typical station architecture, captures the essence of railway travel.
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Steam Locomotive at Rigi, Switzerland, 1931
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a Rigi hegyen közlekedő fogaskerekű vasút (Rigi-Bahnen) gőzmozdonya.
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In 1931, this image shows a historic steam locomotive, number "8", at a Swiss train station. The black and silver engine, typical of early 20th-century design, is positioned on tracks, with a young man engaged with its controls. Nearby, an observer in a suit stands calmly. The scene, framed by mountains and typical station architecture, captures the essence of railway travel.
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1931
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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MZSL/Ofner Károly
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Steam Locomotive at Rigi, Switzerland, 1931
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In 1931, this image shows a historic steam locomotive, number "8", at a Swiss train station. The black and silver engine, typical of early 20th-century design, is positioned on tracks, with a young man engaged with its controls. Nearby, an observer in a suit stands calmly. The scene, framed by mountains and typical station architecture, captures the essence of railway travel.
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steam locomotive
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train station
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Switzerland
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early 20th century
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Rigi-Bahnen
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railway
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transportation
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steam engine
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train mechanics
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human interaction
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The image depicts a historical steam locomotive positioned at a train station. The train, identified by the number "8" displayed on its side, has a prominent black and silver exterior with visible steam pipes and features characteristic of early 20th-century design. The locomotive stands on tracks, with a roundhouse structure visible in the background.
Near the locomotive, a young man is perched on the side, wearing a coat, engaging with the engine's controls. His posture suggests he is either examining the machinery or preparing for operation. On the ground, a man dressed in a suit stands with his hands in his pockets, seemingly observing.
In the background, there is a building with a steep, shingled roof, featuring multiple windows with shutters. A tower is visible, displaying a clock and sundial, suggesting a timepiece for the station. The scene is set against a mountainous backdrop, with trees visible, adding depth to the composition. The time of day appears to be overcast, inferred from the soft light and shadows, indicating it could be early morning or late afternoon.
The ground is gravelly near the engine, and a white bucket stands in the foreground. Overall, the composition captures a moment in time at a busy railway setting, highlighting both the technology of the steam locomotive and the human figures interacting with it.
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Source caption
a Rigi hegyen közlekedő fogaskerekű vasút (Rigi-Bahnen) gőzmozdonya.