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Old War Horse Art Print
by Dale R Carlson
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Old War Horse art print by Dale R Carlson. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Memnon, a Class L 0-8-0 eight-wheeler was built in 1843 by the Newcastle Manufacturing Company in Delaware for the B&O Railroad. When the... more
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The "Memnon," a Class L 0-8-0 "eight-wheeler" was built in 1843 by the Newcastle Manufacturing Company in Delaware for the B&O Railroad. When the B&O expanded its track to the Cumberland coal mines in 1842, demand for coal skyrocketed in the East. To meet the challenge of hauling heavy coal loads from the mountains of Western Maryland, the designers built the B&O's first 0-8-0 locomotives. The design spread its weight evenly over eight wheels and allowed the powerful engines to handle the B&O's sharp curves. In 1848 the B&O purchased six 0-8-0s from outside manufacturers, one of which was the No. 57 "Memnon." During the Civil War, the "Memnon" was used as a freight engine to haul troops and supplies for the Union army. Since the Civil War, it has been given the nickname "Old War Horse." The "Memnon" is one of only a handful of surviving original locomotives from the 1840s. It is also the sole surviving Newcastle locomotive. The "Memnon" was withdrawn from servic...
About Dale R Carlson
I am Dale R.Carlson, the man behind the camera for Bluemoonistic Studio. Living in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and traveling beyond. My mind sees, my heart feels and my camera puts them together! My intent is to place you in the feeling and emotion of the scene that I created. Wall art is available for purchase both at fineartamerica.com. Digital downloads of all photos are available at www.bluemoonistic.com. All of these photos are available in high quality prints, including canvas, metal, acrylic, and wood prints. They can also be placed on many different products. My photos have been published in the magazines, "Blue Ridge Country", "Western North Carolina" and "Farm and Ranch Living" and are used by many...
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