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Framed Print : Diesel Railcar No 1 at Paddington Station, 1st December 1933
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Diesel Railcar No 1 at Paddington Station, 1st December 1933
A view of diesel railcar No 1 at Paddington station, London on 1st December 1933. Built by AEC in the same year, the railcar is seen here waiting for its press run to Reading alongside No 6001 King Edward VII
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 480329
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1933 Diesel London Paddington Rail Car Railcar Reading Station King Edward Vii No 1
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a historic moment at Paddington Station. Witness the sleek Diesel Railcar No 1, proudly displayed on 1st December 1933. Built by AEC the same year, this iconic railcar is captured waiting for its press run to Reading alongside No 6001 King. Bring the nostalgic charm of steam railways into your home or office with this exquisite piece from the STEAM Museum of the GWR collection.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, we are transported back to a significant moment in railway history. The year is 1933, and at Paddington Station in London, we witness an iconic sight: Diesel Railcar No 1 patiently awaiting its press run to Reading. Built by AEC that very same year, this sleek railcar represents a groundbreaking advancement in locomotive technology. Its arrival marked a turning point for the Great Western Railway (GWR) as it embraced diesel power alongside traditional steam engines. The juxtaposition of No 1 with the majestic No 6001 King Edward VII adds an extra layer of historical significance to this image. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, one cannot help but marvel at the elegance and efficiency exuded by Diesel Railcar No 1. It stands proudly on the platform, ready to embark on its inaugural journey with confidence and poise. This photograph captures not only a specific moment but also encapsulates an era—the glamorous yet transformative 1930s—when railways were at their zenith. It serves as a reminder of how technological advancements shaped our world and forever changed the way we travel. With every detail meticulously preserved within this print, it invites us to step into history itself—to experience firsthand what it was like during those early days when diesel locomotives began revolutionizing transportation across Britain's vast railway network.
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