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Framed Print : Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Framed Photos from STEAM Museum
Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was a non-corridor carriage and access was from an external door. This carriage was built in March 1939 to diagram D129
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 20346344
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1939 Carriage Coach Luggage Rack
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: a captivating photograph of a Third Class Carriage compartment from the Steam Museum of the GWR. This vintage image transports you back in time to March 1939, showcasing a non-corridor carriage with external door access. Diagram D129 was the blueprint for this particular compartment, offering a unique glimpse into the history of railway travel. Relive the past with this exquisite framed print, a perfect addition to any home or office space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1939, offering a glimpse into the interior of a Brake Third Carriage compartment. Stepping inside this non-corridor carriage feels like stepping into history itself. The access to this compartment was through an external door, adding a sense of adventure and anticipation as passengers boarded their train journeys. Built in March 1939 according to diagram D129, this carriage exudes the charm and elegance of its time. The attention to detail is evident in every corner; from the polished wooden paneling that lines the walls to the intricate design on the luggage rack above. It's easy to imagine travelers stowing away their belongings here before settling into their seats for a long ride. As we study this photograph, it becomes clear that this third class compartment offered more than just transportation; it provided an experience. Passengers would have found comfort in the plush seating arrangements while gazing out of large windows at picturesque landscapes rolling by. The STEAM Museum of GWR has preserved not only a physical artifact but also a piece of our collective heritage with this photo print. It serves as a reminder of how travel has evolved over time and allows us to appreciate both the simplicity and grandeur that once accompanied train journeys during the 1930s.
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