20 beautiful retro photos on how luxurious train travel was before

Train travels from the 1930s to the 1960s were truly exceptional and chic. Today, humanity also has something to boast about in the field of rail transportation. For example, the Japanese Bullet Train can take you from Tokyo to Osaka in just 2.5 hours, and Amtrak is already developing super-fast trains, which it plans to launch in 2021.

Nevertheless, in a modern train you rarely find such elegant, rich interiors and fine cuisine as in the middle of the last century. Seeing the following pictures, you will understand why these years occupy a special place in the history of railway transport.

People put beautiful clothes on the train.

No sweatshirts and sweatshirts.

The journey was an event.

The cars were spacious and well lit.

First class cars were tastefully decorated.

They were furnished as living rooms with armchairs, draperies and carpets.

This carriage is decorated in the ancient style of Momoyama Japanese art.

Celebrities enjoyed first class comfort.

In restaurants, guests sat at elegantly served tables.

Dishes were served on fine china.

There was a buffet system on some trips.

Serving drinks.

During the trip, passengers could enjoy music and radio programs.

Playing cards was also a popular activity.

Just like reading newspapers.

The trip back then was accompanied by the same commotion and haste, as is happening today.

But then the railway journey was a thrill.

The trips were more friendly at that time.

And romantic.

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