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Dawlish converting broad gauge to standard railway track
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Dawlish converting broad gauge to standard railway track
Dawlish converting broad gauge to standard gauge railway track
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Broad Converting Dawlish Gauge Standard Track
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1. Title: "A Milestone in Railways: The Dawlish Broad Gauge to Standard Conversion" This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, documents an essential moment in railway history: the conversion of the Dawlish line from broad gauge to standard gauge track. The image transports us back in time to an era when the railways were undergoing significant transformations. Broad gauge tracks, with their wider rails and greater clearance, had dominated the British railway network since the early 1840s. However, by the late 1890s, the standard gauge system, with its more uniform specifications, was becoming the preferred choice for railway companies. In this photograph, we see the painstaking process of converting the Dawlish line to standard gauge in full swing. Workers meticulously lay new standard gauge rails alongside the existing broad gauge tracks. The contrast between the old and the new is striking, with the broad gauge rails appearing worn and weathered compared to the pristine standard gauge rails. A lantern slide, this photograph would have once been projected onto a screen for audiences to marvel at the progress of the railway conversion. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the railway workers, who labored tirelessly to adapt to the changing times and ensure the railway network remained efficient and modern. The Dawlish line conversion was a significant milestone in the history of British railways, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of the relentless pace of technological advancement and the enduring allure of railway history.
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