The faded green seats of this carriage once held countless passengers on long-haul journeys, a familiar sight for those who travelled between Sydney, Lithgow, and Gosford. Built between 1958 and 1960, these Interurban cars featured stainless steel exteriors and were known as “U-boats” due to their designation as U-sets. They provided a more comfortable alternative to the city fleet, with plush seating reminiscent of country trains.
Designed for longer trips, they were equipped with wall-mounted fans, heaters under the seats, drinking water receptacles, and toilets. Originally built with both first and second-class accommodation, first-class passengers enjoyed carpeted floors and ashtrays until the classes were abolished in 1974. These carriages became iconic for their role in The Fish and The Chips commuter services before being retired in 1996 and replaced by Outer Suburban Tangaras.
For collectors of NSW rail heritage, this print is a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of Interurban travel, evoking the experience of a bygone railway era.