The Story Behind “Essex Steam Train Parlor Car”
During a sightseeing trip through the Connecticut River Valley, I found myself completely drawn to the parlor car of the Essex Steam Train. Every detail mattered—the polished wood, the vintage lighting, the gentle curves, the unmistakable sense of history carried in the walls.
After the last passengers stepped off, I was granted a few quiet minutes alone inside. No rush. No chatter. Just the space as it was meant to be experienced. I composed the frame carefully, letting the atmosphere settle, and captured the scene exactly as I had envisioned it.
Essex Steam Train Parlor Car celebrates craftsmanship, history, and the quiet beauty of places that invite you to slow down and take it all in. It’s about honoring spaces built with care—spaces that carry stories without needing to say a word.
Limited Edition Information
An edition of 25, and then it’s closed.
You get a 12×18 inch image printed on 13×19 inch archival paper. I print it myself. Each print is signed, titled and numbered.
The story behind the photograph comes with it, printed on 9×11 fine art paper, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Artist’s proofs (AP) are also made. They are numbered and marked AP, and I use them at my discretion.
Open Edition Information
Open Edition prints are made by Blazing Editions, a fine art print studio I’ve worked with for over a decade. I’ve been through their shop and watched how they work. They print to order with archival pigment inks, on paper or metal, and I trust them with my images.
Paper or Metal?
Paper gives you the most detail and the traditional look. Metal is glossy, vivid and tough, and it hangs without a frame.
Both use archival materials and archival pigment inks.
These are fine art prints. Frames are not included.
Which Size?
When in doubt, I’d go a size up.
The Print Size Guide shows how each size looks in a room.
Shipping & Handling
Every print is made to order and packed with care.
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