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Hotels on wheels by the Midland Railway, 1893
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Hotels on wheels by the Midland Railway, 1893
Hotels on wheels, by the Midland Railway. Interior of a first class dining carriage, showing portion of saloon with smoking room; and third class interior. Page 1 of 2. Date: 1893
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1893 Carriages Dining Hotels Mar18 Midland Railways Trains Wheels
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Step aboard the Midland Railway's rolling hotels of 1893 and experience the luxurious world of train travel during the Victorian era. This photograph showcases the opulence and elegance of the first and third class interiors of a dining carriage. In the first class saloon, passengers can be seen enjoying a leisurely meal in the comfort of their seats, while a steward attends to their every need. The smoking room, located at the rear of the carriage, offers gentlemen a refined space to enjoy their tobacco and engage in conversation. The rich wood paneling, ornate fixtures, and plush upholstery exude an air of sophistication and luxury. Contrastingly, the third class interior reveals a more practical and functional design. Long wooden benches line the walls, with tables positioned in the center, allowing passengers to dine communally. The simplicity of the decor and the absence of unnecessary frills underscore the utilitarian nature of the third class experience. The Midland Railway's hotels on wheels revolutionized long-distance travel, offering passengers a level of comfort and convenience previously unimaginable. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era when the journey was just as important as the destination.
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