One of three original steel parcel vans built at Walsh Island Dockyard, Newcastle, in 1929, this van was once a vital link in the transport of mail, newspapers, and parcels across the rail network. Designed for speed and efficiency, it was coupled to passenger trains, ensuring urgent freight reached its destination without delay.
Before road freight took over, railway parcel vans like this were the backbone of logistics, seamlessly integrating freight and commuter services. Its riveted steel construction speaks to its durability, built to withstand decades of heavy use. Now at rest, it remains a testament to a time when the railways carried more than just passengers, but the lifeblood of communication and commerce.
This print is perfect for rail heritage enthusiasts, capturing the industrial ingenuity that shaped Australia’s railway freight system for much of the 20th century.