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No 16 |Shop, Wheel Shop, 1907
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No 16 |Shop, Wheel Shop, 1907
This image shows a large number of belt driven lathes used in the making and shaping of carriages and wagons. Some of the wheels shown here look quite small and probably were for GWR road vehicles, such as horse drawn wagons
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 486157
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Carriage Works Swindon Works Wagon Workshop Lathes
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "No 16 | Shop, Wheel Shop, 1907" offers a fascinating glimpse into the bustling world of carriage and wagon production at Swindon Works. The image showcases an impressive array of belt-driven lathes that were crucial in the creation and shaping of carriages and wagons during this era. The shop is teeming with activity as skilled workers meticulously craft wheels for various purposes. Some of these wheels appear relatively small, hinting at their intended use for GWR road vehicles like horse-drawn wagons. It's intriguing to imagine how these intricately designed wheels would have played a vital role in transporting goods and people across the country. The workshop itself exudes an atmosphere of craftsmanship and industry, with its well-organized layout and dedicated artisans focused on their tasks. This snapshot from history serves as a testament to the meticulous attention to detail required in producing high-quality carriages and wagons during this period. Preserved within the STEAM Museum of the GWR (Great Western Railway), this print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also provides valuable insight into the rich heritage of Swindon Works. It allows us to appreciate both the ingenuity behind these intricate machines and the skillful hands that operated them, reminding us of an era when transportation relied heavily on human craftsmanship rather than automation.
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