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Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives
Set of Seven Studies of Locomotives

Transportation, Railroad Train, Art, Locomotives, George Trumbull, Antique Watercolors, 1895-96

$950

George B. Trumbull
“American” Passenger Locomotive [Boston & Albany R.R. 230]
“Bicycle” Passenger Locomotive [P. & R. 25]
“Mogul” Freight Locomotive [D.S. & S. 19]
“Twelve Wheeled” Freight Locomotive [Central Pacific 2010]
“Consolidation” Freight Locomotive [Norfolk & Western 330]
“Ten-Wheeled” Passenger Locomotive
Fast Passenger, Atlantic Type
American: 1895-96
Pen and ink and watercolor on paper
Each signed and dated lower right, titled lower center
7.5 x 17 inches each
$950 each

Detailed studies of American locomotives of the late 19th century, the golden era of American railroads. Both passenger and freight locomotives are shown for various railways including Boston & Albany R.R., Central Pacific, and Norfolk and Western. All of the drawings are dated between December 1895 and February 1896. Each locomotive is shown in profile facing right with a tender car behind it. The tender contained the fuel to run the locomotive, either coal or wood. All but the Fast Passenger Atlantic Type are inscribed in ink with the title and weight. The Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum has an 1894 locomotive drawing by George B. Trumbull on its web site (see References below). Otherwise, works from this series appear to be rare.

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Below are brief descriptions of each drawing:

“American” Passenger Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with yellow and orange watercolor. Locomotive labeled “230,” tender car labeled “Boston & Albany R.R. 230.” Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 114,700 lbs. O.D. 74,000.” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Dec. 20th ’95.”

“Bicycle” Passenger Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with yellow watercolor. Locomotive labeled “325,” tender car labeled “P & R.” Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 115,000 lbs. O.D. 48,000.” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Dec. 15th ’95.”

“Mogul” Freight Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with yellow watercolor. Locomotive labeled “D.S. & S. 19.” Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 151,000 lbs. O.D. 136,000. ” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Jan. 23rd ’96.”

“Twelve Wheeled” Freight Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with orange watercolor. Locomotive labeled “Central Pacific,” tender car labeled “2010.” Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 135,800 lbs. O.D. 120,600.” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Feb. 12th ’96.”

“Consolidation” Freight Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with orange watercolor. Locomotive labeled “330,” tender car labeled “Norfolk & Western.” Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 173,500 lbs. O.D. 146,500.” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Feb. 18th ’96.”

“Ten-Wheeled” Passenger Locomotive: Black ink highlighted with yellow watercolor. Inscription lower left: “Wt. W.O. 131,680 lbs. O.D. 93,580.” Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Feb. 23rd ’96.”

Fast Passenger Atlantic Type: Black ink highlighted with yellow watercolor. Title in pencil lower margin. Signed lower right: “Geo. B. Trumbull. Dec. 7th ’95.”

Condition: Each generally very good with the usual overall light toning, wear, handling.

Reference:

“Locomotives and More.” Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum. http://CPRR.org/Museum/Locomotives/index.html#Trumbull (28 January 2013).

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19th Century

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