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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 2 (May 1, 1939)

A Unique Exhibition

A Unique Exhibition.

The “square deal” campaign of the Home Railways, now beginning to bear fruit, continues to impress upon one and all the justice of the railway claims. The latest development takes the form of a “Fighting for Freedom” exhibition, staged at Waterloo Station, London. This exhibition is housed in a special structure on the station concourse. Fronted by a realistic painting of a goods train, the building covers an area of 900 square feet. On entering, attention is directed to a large photograph of Waterloo concourse, upon which are superimposed photographs of the “square deal” posters, Press announcements, and booklets recently issued. Next, wall displays catch the eye. One display features photographs of the four general managers, with brief details of their careers. Another traces the history of railways since pioneering days, and it is demonstrated how statutory regulations hinder not only the railways but also railway users. The fact is driven home that the railways are the biggest purchasers in the country, and that their buying brings benefit to workers in almost every industry. A very attractive series of photographs illustrates a day in the life of a railwayman, and there is a display covering the handling of holiday traffic. “Railways in Wartime” is a telling feature, serving as a timely reminder of the vital importance of the “Iron Way” in times of peril. Last, but not least, is an ominous picture of the bankruptcy court, by way of suggesting what will happen to the railways if they are denied the “square deal” they so justly deserve. Altogether, we have here a most impressive and praiseworthy effort.