For thousands of commuters every day the railway station is just a necessary means to an end.
But for one enthusiast, Basingstoke Railway Station is a key part to the town's cultural heritage.
David Langley, the owner of Church Street Models, commission a unique painting celebrating the history of the station.
The 48-year-old from Winklebury designed the oil-on-canvas painting before passing on his idea to a professional painter.
The picture, set in 1959, features three old steam trains waiting at the station.
Mr Langley said: “The picture is a nostalgic look into the past. In 1967 I remember the last steam engine coming to Basingstoke.
“Everybody likes to reminisce about steam engines, they bring about a sense of nostalgia and present a very romantic view of the past.
“Obviously, if you were driving steam locomotives day in, day out, then I am sure it would be a very different. But the picture is designed to be very appealing to everyone.”
The picture, painted by artist Robin Pinnock, has been turned into a 500 packs-of-four Christmas cards on sale at the shop.
All of the profits from the sale will be donated to The Children's Society, a charity that helps over 50,000 children and their families each year facing poverty.
Self-confessed lapsed trainspotter David has owned the shop for two years specialising in selling models, from trains to aeroplanes.
The storeowner paid £750 for the painting, which started to take shape earlier this year.
The image is titled Christmas Knight at Basingstoke, and portrays Southern Railway King Arthur class Sir Galahad departing Basingstoke station with an express train.
Mr Langley said: “The scene should appeal to people in the town because it is all about Basingstoke. The town played a major part in rail transport in years ago.”
