GWR and London & Birmingham Railway First and Second Class Carriages - Line drawings
The two drawings are taken from "Railway Practice" by S. C. Brees, 1847 (4th series).
The upper drawing is of a GWR broad gauge three-compartment, four-wheeled 1st class carriage that carried eighteen passengers. The luggage was stored on the roof where the Guard who applied the brake also rode, being provided with a seat at each end.
The lower drawing is of a London & Birmingham Railway 2nd class carriage, with six wheels and six compartments each seating twelve passengers. The brake handle was on the inside of the carriage so the guard had to squeeze in with the passengers. This carriage had a roof but was open sided half way from the floor to the roof.
The upper drawing is of a GWR broad gauge three-compartment, four-wheeled 1st class carriage that carried eighteen passengers. The luggage was stored on the roof where the Guard who applied the brake also rode, being provided with a seat at each end.
The lower drawing is of a London & Birmingham Railway 2nd class carriage, with six wheels and six compartments each seating twelve passengers. The brake handle was on the inside of the carriage so the guard had to squeeze in with the passengers. This carriage had a roof but was open sided half way from the floor to the roof.
ROMA ID: 011411E