About this motif
In 1835 Germany's first railway, the Ludwig Railway with the locomotive "Adler", ran between Nuremberg and Fürth. A replica can be seen in the Transport Museum.
Peters' etching shows an early steam locomotive with carriages on an embankment in front of the city skyline with the castle and towers, with walkers on the right. Image about 9 x 12 cm on a 20 x 25 cm sheet, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.