Stamped into the steel, the nameplate on Car 3102 marks its origins, one of the first 50 steel motor cars procured from England. Built in 1924 by the Leeds Forge Company, this carriage was part of a pioneering fleet that transformed Sydney’s rail network.
On 1 March 1926, Car 3102 ran as part of the first electric passenger train to operate in the city, ushering in a new era of efficiency and modernisation. Its steel frame, a shift from traditional timber construction, symbolised progress, durability, and the changing face of urban transport.
This print is a perfect addition for those fascinated by Sydney’s railway history, capturing a key moment in the transition to electric rail and modern commuter travel.