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Train - Repair - Danger from above 1943 Poster

by Mike Savad

$37.56
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Train - Repair - Danger from above 1943 poster by Mike Savad. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Colorized photo from 1943
Original Title: An engine being carried to be wheeled
Photographer: Jack Delano
Location: 777 1st St SW,... more
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Artist's Description
Colorized photo from 1943
Original Title: An engine being carried to be wheeled
Photographer: Jack Delano
Location: 777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM
This is the Albuquerque railroad repair facility as seen in 1943. Opened in 1910, and eventually closed in 1980. But during those 70 years, this shop fixed many trains. As much as 40 trains a month rolled in here. They would fix it top to bottom, putting on new wheels, repairing the boilers etc.
It was said that working conditions were hard. Places to stand underneath were cramped and you had to work stooped over the whole day. So much grease you came out dark from head to toe.
Locomotives weren't standardized in those days, people there were craftsman, they made the parts custom for each train.
You always had to watch out, because just over head there might be a train flying at ceiling level. And there is not a hardhat or steel toed shoe that would protect you from that if it falls. Its probably why n...
About Mike Savad

My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind images. Photo realistic, is what people think of first. I specialize in job themes, such as Pharmacist, Doctor, Firemen, Lawyer, etc. Steampunk is another favorite. I'm certain you will find something that you will like. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance. Be sure to visit my Scene in Color section. I expertly restore and colorize black and white images. See the past come alive with color. Each image is painstakingly cleaned and repaired, colors are researched and shaded in. Images are designed to coordinate with the rest of my collection. The past was far more colorful than you would have imagined. Want something fun to do? Sometimes I hide...
Alexey Stiop
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your latest sale Mike! :)
Az Jackson
Well deserved sale. Congratulations.
Alexey Stiop
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Sam Persons
Congratulations on your sale and great photo..look out below! LF
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your latest sale Mike! :)
Az Jackson
Congratulations on your recent sale.
Az Jackson
Congratulations on your recent sale.
Maria Woithofer
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Thomas Hall
Great photo Mike. Congrats on your sale!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your latest sale Mike! :)
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