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Autotrain departing from Weymouth Station, Dorset, 1947
A view showing an Autotrain departing from Weymouth Station in Dorset, 1947.
Railmotors became popular in the early 20th century on branch lines
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 696034
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1940s 1947 Dorset Station Weymouth Auto
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.4cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an Autotrain, a type of railmotor, is seen departing from Weymouth Station in Dorset, England, in 1947. The image captures a moment in time as the railmotor, with its distinctive streamlined design, prepares to leave the station, leaving behind a trail of steam and a sense of anticipation. Railmotors, also known as railcars or railbuses, gained popularity on branch lines during the early 20th century. They offered a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional steam locomotives, as they required less crew and infrastructure. This particular Autotrain appears to be well-patronized, with passengers peering out of the windows, some waving goodbye, while others are gathered on the platform, ready to board the next train. The 1940s were a time of transition in the railway industry, as steam power began to give way to diesel and electric trains. Yet, the Autotrain, with its combination of steam and motor power, represented a bridge between the old and the new. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when travel by train was a more leisurely and communal experience. Weymouth Station, located on the picturesque Dorset coast, was an important stop on the branch line that connected Weymouth with the rest of the country. The station, with its red-brick buildings and tall chimneys, is a testament to the rich railway heritage of the region. Today, the Steam Museum of the GWR in Swindon, Wiltshire, preserves and celebrates the history of the Great Western Railway, including the Autotrains that once graced the rails of Dorset and beyond.
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