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8in. howitzer gun carriage on an Open B wagon at Swindon Works, c. 1914

8in. howitzer gun carriage on an Open B wagon at Swindon Works, c. 1914


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8in. howitzer gun carriage on an Open B wagon at Swindon Works, c. 1914

This 8in. howitzer gun carriage was one of the first batch to be made at Swindon Works. It sits on an unfinished OPEN B wagon awaiting dispatch. The wagon has had its five plank body removed and has been branded for military traffic only. These specially adapted wagons were requested as soon as Britain entered the war in August 1914, with a total of 101 being supplied by Swindon

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In this evocative photograph from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR), an 8-inch howitzer gun carriage is prominently displayed atop an Open B wagon at Swindon Works, around 1914. This image captures a pivotal moment in history as Britain prepared for the onset of the First World War. The howitzer gun carriage, one of the first batches produced at Swindon Works, sits proudly on the open-air wagon, its intricate design and robust construction evident. The wagon, however, remains in an unfinished state, with its five-plank body removed, and branded explicitly for military traffic. This adaptation was a response to the urgent requests made by the British military as soon as the country entered the war in August 1914. Swindon Works, renowned for its expertise in railway engineering, answered the call and supplied a total of 101 of these specially adapted wagons to support the war effort. The Open B wagons, designed to transport heavy military equipment, were crucial in the logistical support of the British military during the First World War. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the vital role that Swindon Works and the GWR played in the war effort, demonstrating the swift adaptation of railway technology to meet the demands of the military. The open wagon, with its howitzer gun carriage, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the British people during a time of great need.

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