The 103-year-old Centurion (T4279), a wooden carriage built in 1913, stands in quiet contrast to the stainless steel of the Interurban carriage (CF5035) on the left and the air-conditioned car on the right. Though its exact manufacturer remains unknown, it was likely produced by Clyde Engineering or the Richie Brothers, both instrumental in shaping Sydney’s early rail network.
The cast-iron columns, once sturdy supports for the industrial age, now bear the weight of time, their surfaces marked by layers of peeling paint and rusted fittings. Overhead, the repeating steel trusses of the sawtooth roof form a rhythmic pattern, drawing the eye toward the vanishing point in the distance, where the lines of history and restoration converge.
The old pendant lamp shades, still hanging from their original fixtures, are relics of a time when these workshops bustled with workers ensuring Sydney’s trains remained in service. Now, in the stillness, the Centurion and its companions wait, preserved within the Eveleigh Paint Shop, a testament to the craftsmanship and endurance of railway heritage.
This fine art print captures the essence of Sydney’s rail heritage, perfect for enthusiasts of industrial history, vintage trains, and commuter transport.