Historic Steam Train Print – The Viceroy’s Train on the B.B. & C.I. Railway (Plate XVI)

Description

Historic Steam Train Print – The Viceroy’s Train on the B.B. & C.I. Railway (Plate XVI)

Description:
This evocative black-and-white vintage photograph titled “The Viceregal Train Travelling Over the B.B. & C.I. Railway” captures a moment of colonial-era railway prestige in India. Taken during the era of the British Raj, this image shows a double-headed steam locomotive hauling the opulent Viceroy’s Train — the official train service used by the British Viceroy and high-ranking dignitaries.

The B.B. & C.I. Railway stands for the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway, one of the most prominent and historically significant railway companies in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Mounted size: Approximately 19 x 12.5 cm on black backing board

• Plate Number: XVI (16)

• Estimated Date: Circa 1920s–1930s

• Photographer/Source: Uncredited, likely from a technical or transportation archive publication

• Content: This image features a long, luxury passenger train with pristine carriages and steam plumes billowing into the sky — a testament to the engineering might and imperial grandeur of its time.

Condition Note:
This is an original vintage print and has been mounted on black card for preservation. Please note that due to its age, this item may exhibit natural wear, soft edge discoloration, or minor creases typical of authentic period materials.

An exceptional piece of railway ephemera for those interested in colonial transport history, steam trains, or Indian railway heritage.

Ref: TWA 5