How much does a railway print cost?
It depends on the format, the size and whether it is framed, so the price is shown on each format page and in the shop, not quoted here. UK delivery is free on every order, and the studio preview is free and watermarked before you decide anything.
How does the railway print work?
Upload one clear train photo and pick one of five studio styles: vintage poster, ink and wash, oil-painting style, archival print or collector photo grade. The last two refine the photograph and leave it a photograph; the first three restyle it. Verify your email for three successful previews per day on this website. Each is watermarked and saved for 30 days. When you order, we use the exact selected artwork without the watermark, at an eligible print size or as a digital download.
What photo should I use?
A clear, well-lit shot with the train as the subject: platform ends, depot visits, gala line-ups, modern units at stabling points and lineside catches all work: preserved steam, modern traction and freight alike. A 12-megapixel phone photo comfortably covers A3 and usually A2. We measure your photo's pixels against each print size before you pay; below 140 dpi a print looks soft, so we don't sell it.
Will the printed artwork look like the preview?
Yes. We use the exact artwork you select, without the watermark. Your chosen product may crop the edges as shown in its preview; a digital download contains the complete artwork. If the artwork is clearly wrong, you get one free regeneration within 24 hours.
What sizes and formats can I order?
Posters from A4 to 70x100 cm, framed prints at A3 and A2 in black or natural wood, stretched canvas in four sizes, framed canvas in three, printed metal panels, plywood wood prints, an 11oz mug and a 500ml bottle. Every price includes UK delivery.
How long does delivery take?
Each piece is made to order: production takes 2–4 working days, then delivery 2–5 working days. Ordering for a birthday or Christmas? Order at least 9 working days ahead to be safe.
What do you do with my uploaded photos?
Uploads are used only to produce your preview and your print. Unpurchased uploads are deleted automatically after 30 days. Watermarked previews are saved for 30 days. We never use your photos for anything else.
Can I return a personalised print?
If your order arrives damaged or wrong, we reprint or refund: email photos to hello@trackside-prints.com as soon as you can. Within 30 days of delivery you can reject it for a full refund; after that you still have your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Because personalised items are made from your photo to your specification, the usual 14-day cancellation right doesn't apply once production starts (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, reg 28(1)(b)): but if the artwork is clearly wrong, you get one free regeneration within 24 hours.
Where to go next
Buying for someone? Start with train gifts or train Christmas gifts. To compare formats, see the framed train print, the railway canvas print and the train mug, or check what your file can carry in the size guide.