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Photographic Print : Weedkilling Train Tender for Cardiff Docks
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Weedkilling Train Tender for Cardiff Docks
This image shows a GWR Loriot fitted with weedkiller tank and cab. To operate smooth running services the GWR needed to keep their tracks and tracksides free of unwanted weeds and foliage. The GWRs weedkilling trains usually consisted of an engine and three tenders. The tenders held water which was mixed with the weedkilling solution held in a separate tank. It was then sprayed out the back onto the tracks with jets
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 12100248
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Photographic Prints, featuring the captivating image of a Weedkilling Train Tender at the Steam Museum of the GWR, Cardiff Docks. This evocative photograph showcases a GWR Loriot, skillfully outfitted with a weedkiller tank and cab. In the golden age of steam, maintaining smooth railway operations was of the utmost importance. Our Weedkilling Train Tender print offers a unique glimpse into the past, highlighting the meticulous efforts required to keep tracks and trackside free of unwanted weeds and foliage. Bring the history of railway engineering into your home or office with this stunning, vintage-inspired print.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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 print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR showcases a remarkable piece of railway history - the Weedkilling Train Tender for Cardiff Docks. In this image, we are presented with a GWR Loriot, ingeniously equipped with a weedkiller tank and cab. The Great Western Railway understood the importance of maintaining smooth running services, which necessitated keeping their tracks and tracksides free from unwanted weeds and foliage. To combat this issue effectively, the GWR employed specialized weedkilling trains consisting of an engine accompanied by three tenders. These tenders played a crucial role in this operation as they held water that was mixed with the potent weedkilling solution stored in a separate tank. As depicted in the photograph, jets at the rear of these tenders would spray out this concoction onto the tracks, ensuring thorough coverage to eliminate any pesky vegetation obstructing train operations. This image not only highlights innovative problem-solving within railway maintenance but also serves as a testament to GWR's commitment to providing efficient transportation services. By investing in such advanced technology like these weedkilling trains, they demonstrated their dedication to delivering safe and reliable journeys for passengers and freight alike. Through preserving artifacts like this photo print, we can appreciate how railways have evolved over time while acknowledging the meticulous efforts undertaken behind-the-scenes to ensure seamless travel experiences for all.
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