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Thankfully it was salvaged and the car should eventually
run on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
“The polished gold engraved wood, fine etched glass,
painted glass, and clerestory roof make this a craftsman’s
delight,” said Frank.
“Several years in to the restoration by the LNER Coach
Association, we became involved alongside conservator,
Helena Brazil of Lincrusta Heritage. Lincrusta-Walton, as
the company was then known, had a special range of
designs specifically for railway carriages.”
The only reference was an original black and white
photograph from which Helena identified the Lincrusta
border as one of two probable designs. Directors of
LNERCA chose which design to reinstate, then Helena
arranged for samples to be 3D printed.
Above, ECJS 189 c.1909 photo credit LNERCA
Below, Frank working on ECJS 189
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