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TRAVEL POSTER - WA Railway Vintage Poster

Name: TRAVEL POSTER - WA Railway Vintage Poster
Brand: Mapworld
Price: 49.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

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🚆 “To Western Australia by Trans-Australian Railway” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1930)

Bold, reassuring, and proudly modern, this striking reproduction of the To Western Australia by Trans-Australian Railway poster captures the confidence of interwar travel. Created around 1930, it celebrates a nation being stitched together by steel rails—where distance was conquered not by haste, but by comfort, reliability, and quiet luxury.

A continent crossed in style.

🚆 Iconic Imagery from the Golden Age of Rail Travel

Mundaring Weir rendered as a symbol of engineering ambition and progress
A sweeping landscape vignette framed by strong graphic borders
Confident typography promoting comfortable, modern travel
Visual references to sleeper cars, dining cars, and lounge comfort
Narrative panels evoking the Nullarbor crossing and Western Australia’s promise

📐 Size Options

Format	Dimensions (H × W)
Standard	740 mm × 450 mm

Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.

🎨 Premium Format Options

📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper, crisp and ideal for framing under glass.

🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.

🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display.

🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich, archival colour.

🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-style canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom.

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.

🎁 Ideal For

Vintage railway and transport history collectors
Mid-century and interwar travel poster enthusiasts
Studies, libraries, offices, and heritage-inspired interiors
Anyone drawn to the romance of long-distance rail travel

🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story

At a time when crossing Australia was a statement of endurance and optimism, the Trans-Australian Railway promised ease, refinement, and efficiency. This poster sold more than a journey—it sold confidence in progress, engineering, and the promise of the west.

🖼️ Display with Pride

Whether framed, laminated, or finished on canvas with timber hang rails, this poster brings warmth, authority, and classic railway grandeur to any space.

Enduring. Assured. Iconic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TRAVEL POSTER - WA Railway Vintage Poster depict?

The TRAVEL POSTER - WA Railway Vintage Poster is a high-quality reproduction of a vintage travel poster. Mapworld's travel poster range features classic Australian and international destination artwork from the golden age of travel — originally produced for airlines, railways, and tourism boards. These make striking wall art for home and office.

Is this an original or reproduction print?

Mapworld sells both original antique maps and high-quality reproduction prints. Reproduction prints are clearly identified in the product title and are produced on quality paper to closely replicate the appearance of historic originals. Original antique maps are individually described and priced according to condition and rarity.

Is this print suitable for framing?

Yes, antique map prints make excellent framed artworks. Check the product dimensions to select an appropriate frame. Mapworld can advise on framing options.

Does Mapworld ship the TRAVEL POSTER - WA Railway Vintage Poster across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on weekdays are dispatched same day.