Atomic Pile Cutaway Drawing, 1950

Atomic Pile Cutaway 1950

A gorgeous noir-like cutaway of an atomic pile by Alexander Leydenfrost.  But why does the drawing look so vague and devoid of details? Partially, that was the Leydenfrost style.  His Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel cutaway drawing shows that he emphasized moody shadows and light over the cool and the technical. But mainly, at the time of this… Continue reading Atomic Pile Cutaway Drawing, 1950

Two Story Duplex Pullman Rail Car Cutaway, 1932

Two Story Pullman Rail Car 1930

In 1932, the time of this cutaway, this two-story Pullman berth intended to offer four rooms:  two up and two down.  Each room would have its own daybed, sink, and toilet. The article implied that this arrangement was still in its testing phase, and that if it met “with favor,” the company would build more.… Continue reading Two Story Duplex Pullman Rail Car Cutaway, 1932