Great South Pacific Express - Catalogue
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
A colour shopping catalogue from the Great South Pacific Express (GSPE) train journey. The front cover features a background photograph of diagonal wooden floor panelling along with a photograph in the centre of the cover showing articles for sale in the catalogue. The front cover also has a gold GSPE logo underneath the photograph. The catalogue has twelve pages.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways
Production place
Measurements
L210 x W210 x H3mm
Media/Materials description
Cardboard, paper
Signature/Marks
GREAT SoUTH PACIFIC EXPRESS
AUSTRALIA NOW HAS ITS OWN ORIENT- \ EXPRESS : THE GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC \ EXPRESS OFFERING NEW EXPERIENCES \ TO THE QUESTING TRAVELLER .\ Dazzling diversity; sophisticated \ cities and untamed nature co-existing \ on a monumental scale, made \ accessible by stepping aboard the \ most luxurious train in the southern \ hemisphere. Its celebrated elegance, fine cuisine and superb service \ transform a trip into a heady, \ romantic cocktail. \ Imprint this fabulous journey in your \ memory forever by choosing a gift from this wonderful \ collection. From silk scarves and ties to distinctive crystal \ and charming jewellery. Whether you are choosing a gift \ for yourself or someone special, it will forever remain a \ beautiful memento of your journey.
AUSTRALIA NOW HAS ITS OWN ORIENT- \ EXPRESS : THE GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC \ EXPRESS OFFERING NEW EXPERIENCES \ TO THE QUESTING TRAVELLER .\ Dazzling diversity; sophisticated \ cities and untamed nature co-existing \ on a monumental scale, made \ accessible by stepping aboard the \ most luxurious train in the southern \ hemisphere. Its celebrated elegance, fine cuisine and superb service \ transform a trip into a heady, \ romantic cocktail. \ Imprint this fabulous journey in your \ memory forever by choosing a gift from this wonderful \ collection. From silk scarves and ties to distinctive crystal \ and charming jewellery. Whether you are choosing a gift \ for yourself or someone special, it will forever remain a \ beautiful memento of your journey.
History and use
The Great South Pacific Express was introduced to Queensland Railways in 1997 as a luxury tourist train to travel between Cairns and Brisbane and also Sydney and Melbourne. The features, fittings and material culture of the train were all designed to promote a luxury experience. The aim of the designer was an “Edwardian-style Queensland heritage train” to give the sense of a five star hotel. This catalogue shows the range of merchandise that was available for purchase that was used by passengers.
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Registration number
R6741