The tongue and groove panelling on the wooden carriage to the right showcases a method of construction once standard in early railcar design, where interlocking ridges and hollows created a sturdy, seamless exterior. The fine trim detail, still visible despite the passage of time, adds to its craftsmanship; a stark contrast to the utilitarian stainless steel carriage on the left.
This aisle through the Eveleigh Paint Shop is framed by towering cast-iron columns, their surfaces layered with decades of grime, faded warnings, and graffiti. Overhead, the sawtooth roof structure repeats into the distance, its angled glass panels once designed to maximize natural light for the workers below. Far ahead, the workshop fades into shadow, where more of Sydney’s transport history quietly waits.
This print is a compelling addition for railway history enthusiasts, capturing the intersection of craftsmanship and industry within one of Sydney’s most storied railway workshops.