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Canvas 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" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Bristol Temple Meads Station, c. 1936" from STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating vintage image brings you back in time as you witness the elegance and innovation of Diesel Railcar No. 11, proudly displayed at Bristol Temple Meads Station. Built by AEC in the 1930s, this railcar represents the height of streamlined design and progress in rail transportation. Revive the nostalgia and add a touch of history to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality canvas print.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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