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Antique Framed Print : No 4 Shop, Carriage Body Shop, 1913
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No 4 Shop, Carriage Body Shop, 1913
The large expanse that is the carriage body shop can be seen here. Several carriage bodies can be seen lined up as they are assembed
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 485144
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Carriage Carriage Works Coach Swindon Swindon Works Wood
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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
Step back in time with this photograph of No. 4 Shop at Swindon Carriage Works in 1913. The large expanse of the carriage body shop is a testament to the industrial might of the Great Western Railway (GWR). Several carriage bodies, in various stages of assembly, can be seen lined up, their wooden frames and intricate details revealing the meticulous craftsmanship that went into each one. Swindon Works, located in Swindon, England, was the largest railway works in the world at the time, employing over 12,000 people. No. 4 Shop was a significant part of this vast complex, dedicated to the production of carriage bodies. The shop was renowned for its efficiency and high-quality output, producing over 2,000 bodies per year. The scene captured in this photograph showcases the intricate process of assembling carriage bodies. Each body was made from wood, sourced from local forests, and crafted with precision using hand tools and machinery. The bodies were then fitted with various components, such as windows, doors, and roofs, before being sent to other parts of the works for further assembly and painting. This photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a fascinating insight into the world of railway carriage production during the early 20th century. The intricate details of the carriage bodies, the meticulous assembly process, and the vast scale of the workshop all combine to create a captivating image that transports us back in time.
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