1910 Halftone Print Cogwheel Pinion Rack Railway Mt Pilatus Lucerne XGH5

This is an original 1910 black and white halftone print of "Railway, Mt. Pilatus." This image depicts the world's steepest cogwheel railway track located at Mt. Pilatus outside Lucerne, Switzerland. A cogwheel railroad, also known as a rack-and-pinion railway or rack railway, contains a toothed rack rail, which is generally located between the running rails, as in this image. The trains are fitted with one or more cog wheels (pinions), that act as large gears, meshing with this third rack rail. The action of the cog wheels allows trains to ascend steep gradients.

CONDITION

This 101+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 6.5 inches; 11 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Engineering, Mountain Pass, Tunnel, Swiss Alps

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