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GER First Class Dining Car - Interior
Built for the Harwich boat trains was converted(as pictured) in WW1 to an ambulance train staff car with sleeping facilities.GER First Class Dining Car - Interior
GER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior
1907 Used on Norfolk Coast Express. "GER" etched in gangway door.GER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior
GER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior
1907 Used on Norfolk Coast ExpressGER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior
GER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior (Ref: 011420)
Used on the Norfolk Coast Express to Cromer which was advertised as "Corridor Vestibuled Luncheon Car Train". This photograph was taken in July 1907 when this completely new train set was built at Stratford Works.GER First Class Restaurant Car - Interior (Ref: 011420)
GER Hospital Train No. 17X Kitchen Car - Interior
This Hospital Train was funded by the UK Flour Millers Association and built by the GER. Image shows cooking stove.GER Hospital Train No. 17X Kitchen Car - Interior
GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car
This Hospital Train was funded by the UK Flour Millers Association and built by the GER. Note the Red Cross in body's centre panel.GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car
GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car
View with patient loading doors open. This Hospital Train was funded by the UK Flour Millers Association and built by the GER.GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car
GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car - Interior
This Hospital Train was funded by the UK Flour Millers Association and built by the GER. Note the stamp on the door.GER Hospital Train No. 17X Ward Car - Interior
GNoSR Composite Carriage No. R10
4 wheeled carriage with one first class and two third class compartments.GNoSR Composite Carriage No. R10
GNoSR First Class Carriage No 10
4 wheeled carriage with three first class compartments.GNoSR First Class Carriage No 10
GNR 3rd class door showing style of figures used in 1906
The style of lettering and lining was used by the GNR and the LNER but, in LNER days, only the number was shown, without the ‘rd’. So Great NorthernGNR 3rd class door showing style of figures used in 1906
GNR First Class Dining Car No. 3251 - Interior
Built Doncaster 1911. Upholstery is green leather.GNR First Class Dining Car No. 3251 - Interior
GNR First Class Suburban Compartment Carriage Interior
Dating from 1920. No arm rests. Note GNR logo on floor covering.GNR First Class Suburban Compartment Carriage Interior
GNR Open Wagon No. 22905
Dating from 1919. Six plank goods wagon to carry 10 tons. Legend on side says "To be returned to Kings +"GNR Open Wagon No. 22905
GNR Pullman Car "Irene" - Interior
Note the ornate panelling and loose chairs. Pictured in 1923GNR Pullman Car "Irene" - Interior
GNR Second Class Suburban Compartment Carriage Interior
Dating from 1920GNR Second Class Suburban Compartment Carriage Interior
GNR Third Class Suburban Coach - Interior
Third class compartment with wooden slatted seats.GNR Third Class Suburban Coach - Interior
Grand Junction Railway Royal Mail Coach No. 286293
Replica of Grand Junction Railway 4-wheeled mail coach of 1838. replica built at Wolverton Works in 1938. Photographed inside the Museum of British Transport.Grand Junction Railway Royal Mail Coach No. 286293
GWR "Paddington" Saloon. No 130
4 wheeled, clerestory roofed, carriage built Swindon 1884. Renumbered 9009 in 1908. Writing on sole bar: "When Not In Use to be Returned to Paddington Station"GWR "Paddington" Saloon. No 130
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.
GWR and London & Birmingham Railway First and Second Class Carriages - Line drawings
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.
GWR and London & Birmingham Railway First and Second Class Carriages - Line drawings
GWR Brake Composite Double Slip Coach No. 7071
Guards Compartment at each end.GWR Brake Composite Double Slip Coach No. 7071
GWR Brake Composite Single Slip Coach No. 6963
4 Third and 2 First class compartments.GWR Brake Composite Single Slip Coach No. 6963
GWR Clerestory Coach - Section
2D drawing of coach interior showing couch type seating, connecting door and luggage racks.GWR Clerestory Coach - Section
GWR Family Carriage No 491
6 wheeled carriage built Swindon 1870. Writing on Sole bar: "When Not In Use to be Returned to Paddington Station"GWR Family Carriage No 491
GWR First Class Clerestory Coach - Section
2D drawing of coach interior showing ornate seats, connecting door and luggage racks.GWR First Class Clerestory Coach - Section
GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044
Built 1881. Clerestory roof and gangway connection.GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044
GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044 - Interior
Drop-side table and end windows.GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044 - Interior
GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044 - Interior
Comfortable lounge seats. Note heater under seat.GWR First Class Family Saloon No. 9044 - Interior
