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Framed Print : Broad Gauge Dump, Swindon, 1892
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Broad Gauge Dump, Swindon, 1892
When the conversion of the gauge took place in 1892, hundreds of broad gauge locomotives were taken out of service and moved to Swindon to await their fate
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413687
© Steam Picture Library
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Broad Gauge Dump, Swindon, 1892" from STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating image transports you back in time to the historic moment when the broad gauge locomotives were taken out of service and moved to Swindon in 1892, marking the end of an era in railway history. Each print is expertly framed in a high-quality frame, bringing out the rich details of this evocative scene. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past, this framed print is a must-have addition to your home or office décor. Immerse yourself in the story of railway history with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Broad Gauge Dump, Swindon, 1892".
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene at Broad Gauge Dump in Swindon during the historic period of gauge conversion on the Great Western Railway (GWR) in 1892. The image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in railway history, as hundreds of broad gauge locomotives were brought to Swindon to await their fate. The broad gauge system, with its distinctive 7ft 0in track width, had been the standard on the GWR since its inception in 1835. However, in the late 19th century, the introduction of the standard gauge (4ft 8.5in) system became increasingly prevalent across the British railway network. The GWR, under the leadership of its Chief Mechanical Engineer, George Armstrong, decided to convert its entire network to standard gauge. The photograph shows a chaotic scene at Broad Gauge Dump, where locomotives, some still in their working condition, were haphazardly arranged, awaiting their assessment and eventual fate. The broad gauge engines, once the pride of the GWR, were now consigned to the scrapyard. The men in the photograph, dressed in their work clothes and with tools in hand, appear to be assessing the engines, determining which ones could be salvaged and which would be scrapped. The conversion of the GWR to standard gauge was a monumental task, requiring the re-engineering of thousands of miles of track and the retirement of hundreds of locomotives. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of that era, capturing the sense of transition and the end of an era in railway history.
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