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The International Exhibition: Belgian first-class railway-carriage, with smoking-saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: Belgian first-class railway-carriage, with smoking-saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Belgian first-class railway-carriage, with smoking-saloon attached - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. A...composite carriage, consisting of two first-class compartments placed at each end, with a covered division in the centre, but open at the sides. The entrances of the saloons are from the open division in the middle; an open railing is placed on each side of the centre portion, and the principal entrance to the carriage is in it. At the low velocity that most trains travel on the Continent we can easily imagine this arrangement to be very pleasant in fine weather, the ladies chatting together in the saloons, the gentlemen smoking outside; but in bad weather the open-sided compartment would be unoccupied, and the space consequently wasted, as only as many first-class passengers would then travel by this carriage as could find seats in the two saloons. We are therefore inclined to think that such a carriage as this would only be of use in exceptional cases, and that it is not in any way adapted to the English system'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken by the London Stereoscopic Company in 1862, showcases the innovative Belgian first-class railway-carriage with an attached smoking-saloon, showcased at The International Exhibition. The composite carriage is a unique design, featuring two first-class compartments at each end, with a covered division in the center, but open at the sides. The entrances to the saloons are from the open division, and an open railing is placed on each side for passengers to enjoy the scenic views. The description in the Illustrated London News from 1862 paints a picture of passengers enjoying the fine weather, with ladies conversing in the saloons, and gentlemen smoking outside. However, the open-sided compartment would be left unoccupied during inclement weather, resulting in wasted space. At lower velocities common on the Continent, this arrangement seems delightful. But, considering the English railway system and its faster trains, the open-sided carriage would only be suitable for exceptional cases. Overall, this intriguing design demonstrates the ingenuity and creativity of railway engineering during the 19th century.
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