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Testing the Bascule Bridge, Carmarthen, South Wales
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Testing the Bascule Bridge, Carmarthen, South Wales
Testing the Carmarthen Bascule Bridge at Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales. The bridge was built to carry the Great Western Railway over the River Towy, and was designed to be raised in order to let shipping through
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Bascule Carmarthen Dyfed Engineering Lifting Rails Raised Shipping Testing Track Tracks Designed
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of transportation in Carmarthen, South Wales. The image depicts the testing of the Bascule Bridge in 1909, a marvel of Edwardian engineering designed to carry the Great Western Railway (GWR) over the River Towy. The bridge's unique feature allowed it to be raised, enabling ships to pass through, making it an essential connection between the town and the estuary. The intricate details of the bridge's design are evident in the photograph, with the tracks and rails leading up to the bridge's towering structure. The bridge's bascule mechanism, a type of lifting bridge, is being put through its paces, with ropes and winches visible, as engineers and workers ensure the bridge functions correctly. The bridge's counterweights can be seen in the background, adding to the impressive engineering feat. The photograph transports us back to an era of innovation and progress, where the demands of transportation and commerce required such engineering marvels. The Bascule Bridge in Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales, was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and workers who built it. This image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the history of railway engineering in Wales during the early 20th century.
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