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Fine Art Print : Bristol Temple Meads Station, c. 1936
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Bristol Temple Meads Station, c. 1936
A view of Diesel Railcar No. 11, built by AEC, waiting at a platform at Bristol Temple Meads in c.1936. These new streamlined railcars were very much of their time and would have been revolutionary when they entered service in the 1930s and began replacing traditional steam locomotives
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 536672
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1936 Bristol Bristol Temple Meads Diesel Rail Car Railcar Station No 11
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of Bristol Temple Meads Station, c. 1936. Witness the elegance of Diesel Railcar No. 11, a symbol of progress and innovation during the golden age of rail travel. This stunning photograph, sourced from the esteemed STEAM Museum of the GWR, transports you to a bygone era. The intricate details of the railcar and the station, with its vintage signage and bustling activity, are sure to inspire awe and wonder. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the romance of the rails.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.2cm x 40.6cm (19.8" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken at around 1936, showcases Diesel Railcar No. 11, a revolutionary innovation in rail transport, waiting at the platform of the historic Bristol Temple Meads Station. The sleek and modern railcar, built by AEC (Associated Equipment Company), is a striking contrast to the traditional steam locomotives that once dominated the railway landscape. The introduction of diesel railcars, like No. 11, marked a significant turning point in the rail industry. Their streamlined design, which was very much of its time, offered numerous advantages over steam locomotives, including increased speed, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. Bristol Temple Meads Station, one of the oldest and most iconic railway stations in the United Kingdom, served as the perfect backdrop for this groundbreaking moment in rail history. The station, which first opened in 1840, has played a crucial role in the development of the railway network in the region and beyond. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the excitement and anticipation that must have surrounded the arrival of these new diesel railcars in the 1930s. The future of rail travel was changing, and Diesel Railcar No. 11, with its sleek lines and innovative design, was at the forefront of that change. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of rail transport history and the continuous evolution of technology that has shaped the way we travel.
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