LOCOMOTIVE A VAPEUR - SNCF Railroad Travel Advertising Poster
| Genre: | Travel |
|---|---|
| Artist: | P. Bouvry |
| Year Printed: | c. 1947 |
| Size: | 47.25 x 32 |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Locomotive à Vapeur type 141P original vintage horizontal poster. Archival linen-backed in A- , B+ condition. Ready to frame. Printed on natural-toned dark cream paper. Restored edge tears and the lower right corner. No paper loss. An authentic piece of railway history, this striking item features the powerful Locomotive à Vapeur type 141P. Created for the SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français, it captures the technical elegance of post-war French rail travel—a perfect collectible for train enthusiasts, French history buffs, and vintage advertising fans. The 2-8-2 wheel arrangement—a 141 configuration according to the French, who count axles rather than wheels—was the most common steam locomotive setup on France's railways. The 141P, the first steam engine designed by the DEL (Office for Development of Steam Engines) after that office was established in 1938 as part of the nationalization of the French railroads, proved to be the best among the 141 designs. The 141P was one of the most efficient steam locomotives in the world because of its compound design, burning 30% less fuel and using 40% less water than their 141R counterparts. A vintage French lithograph poster depicting the SNCF Class 141 P steam locomotive. The poster shows the locomotive's technical specifications and internal mechanisms. • Type: 141 P steam locomotive, built for hauling heavy express and freight trains. • Key specifications: weight 172 tons (locomotive + tender), length 23.75 meters (locomotive + tender), and power 3,000 hp. • Features: Includes diagrams of water and steam circulation, the piston and valve mechanism, mechanical coal loading (stoker), and other components. • Translation • Locomotive A Steam Type 141 P • THE PISTON AND THE VALVE: CHANGING DIRECTION • Heating mechanical loading of coal by stoker firebox, double exhaust chimney, 34 cubic meter water tank, water heater, tubular boiler, steam dome. This is an original vintage lithograph poster and not a reproduction. The poster is professionally acid-free, conservation-mounted, linen-backed, and in good condition with minor flaws restored.. Each poster comes with a . We use sturdy, appropriate packaging to ensure it arrives safely. We strive to provide the most accurate and detailed descriptions and conditions of the artwork online. Consider The Vintage Poster your trusted source for antique posters. Buy with confidence, we guarantee your satisfaction and are always ready to help. Over 30 years in the business! Our current inventory is available online and updated regularly. To purchase, add the item(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout. They will be shipped promptly to your door. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we stand behind it. ##steamengine www.TheVintagePoster.com |
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