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Photographic Print : GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946

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GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946

A female passenger is having her morning tea delivered to her in one of the GWRs first class sleeping car compartments. The attentant delivering the tea stayed in the carriage and assisted the needs of the passengers. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. © STEAM Museum of the GWR

Media ID 892552

1940s 1946 Carriage Sleeper Sleeping Car Waiter

Photo Print 12"x8"

Introducing the captivating "GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946" photograph from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image transports you back in time to the golden age of rail travel. Witness the tranquil moment as a female passenger, dressed in elegance, receives her morning tea from an attentive steward in the comfort of her first class sleeping compartment aboard a GWR sleeper train. Relive the refined luxury and impeccable service of a bygone era with this exquisite photograph from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. Perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your home or office décor.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Your artwork will be printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image

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> People > Railway Workers

> People > Women

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In this evocative photograph from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR), we witness a tranquil moment from the golden age of rail travel in the 1940s. The scene takes place inside one of the GWR's luxurious first-class sleeping cars, where a female passenger sits comfortably in her cozy compartment, adorned with plush seats and a polished wooden finish. The serene atmosphere is further accentuated by the soft glow of a table lamp. Through the open door, we catch a glimpse of an attendant in formal attire, poised to deliver a freshly brewed pot of tea to the passenger. The attendant, who stayed in the carriage to cater to the needs of the passengers, embodies the unparalleled level of service that defined first-class travel during this era. The sleeper car, a testament to the opulence and comfort of train travel during the 1940s, offered passengers a unique experience that combined the convenience of a hotel room with the excitement of a railway journey. The beds could be folded away during the day, transforming the compartment into a spacious seating area. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where the simple pleasure of having a cup of tea delivered to your compartment by an attentive waiter was an indulgence that added to the overall experience of traveling by train. The GWR's first-class sleeping cars provided a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering weary travelers a chance to unwind and rejuvenate before reaching their destination.

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