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25th May 1949: Customers enjoying a drink in the 'Jolly Tar', one of eight new British Rail 'tavern cars' recently introduced. The cars comprise a restaurant, kitchen, pantry, old-style pub and modern cocktail bar. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

25th May 1949:  Customers enjoying a drink in the 'Jolly Tar', one of eight new British Rail 'tavern cars' recently introduced. The cars comprise a restaurant, kitchen, pantry, old-style pub and modern cocktail bar.  (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)