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GWR Restaurant Car, 1938
Filename: C23 068.jpg
Size: 3117 x 2325 (594KB)
Date: 17th April 2008
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
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GWR Restaurant Car, 1938
A waiter serves passengers some refreshments in a GWR restaurant car. The table is set out with branded silverware, china and cutlery.
This publicity photograph was taken in composite restaurant carriage no.9672, which was built in 1938 to diagram H57
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 892547
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1938 Carriage Dining Refreshments Restaurant Car 1930s Fashion Waiter
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the glamorous era of 1938 aboard a GWR Restaurant Car. The scene depicts a waiter gracefully serving passengers some delectable refreshments in an ambiance of refined elegance. The table is exquisitely set with branded silverware, delicate china, and gleaming cutlery, showcasing the attention to detail that defined the Great Western Railway's commitment to luxury travel. The focal point of this image is composite restaurant carriage no. 9672, a marvel built in 1938 according to diagram H57. Its interior reflects the epitome of dining sophistication during the 1930s – an era renowned for its opulence and style. Passengers would have reveled in sumptuous meals while enjoying picturesque views passing by their window. Beyond capturing a moment frozen in time, this publicity photograph encapsulates the essence of an era long gone but not forgotten. It transports us into a world where fine dining was elevated to an art form and service was delivered with utmost grace. Not only does this image showcase the architectural beauty of GWR carriages from yesteryears but it also provides insight into fashion trends prevalent during that period. The impeccably dressed waiter dons attire typical of 1930s fashion – smartly tailored suit complemented by polished shoes and perfectly styled hair. This remarkable print serves as a testament to both the grandeur of railway travel during its golden age and STEAM Museum's dedication towards preserving
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