The guard’s compartment inside C7485, a postwar motor car built by Tulloch, Rhodes in 1952, offers a glimpse into the working space of Sydney’s railway staff. This was one of over 400 suburban cars painted in blue and white in the early 1970s, a short-lived livery applied to select “Red Rattlers” before the iconic red paint was reinstated.
Through the window, the red paint of the next car’s wooden exterior is visible, a reminder of the vibrant hues that once defined these electric sets. In front of the hand brake wheel, a driver’s chair remains in place, a silent witness to decades of routine stops, station calls, and the steady rhythm of a city in motion.
Now resting in the Eveleigh Paint Shop, this space preserves the essence of Sydney’s rail heritage. A fine art print that captures the craftsmanship of a bygone era.