"Coronation Scot" luxury coaches in blue and silver livery were introduced in 1937 for the premier fast LMS service between London Euston and Glasgow in response to the LNER "Coronation" express. The full rake was of nine coaches was painted to match the streamlined Stanier Coronation Pacific Locos. The service ceased at the outbreak of World War 2 and the coaches stored until after the war, when they were returned to service on "the best passenger trains", but repainted into LMS maroon livery. Thy continued in use until with early 1960s when, with the exception of two RKs converted to Inspection Saloons which survive in preservation, all were scrapped.
The full formation consisted of (from the London end):
- BFK - Brake Corridor First
- FK - Corridor First
- RFO - Restaurant Open First
- RK - Kitchen
- RTO - Restaurant Open Third
- RTO - Restaurant Open Third
- RK - Kitchen
- RTO - Restaurant Open Third
- BTK - Brake Corridor Third
Suitable for curves of 2nd Radius (438mm) or greater.
Each coach is fitted with
- turned metal wheels
- NEM coupling pockets
- turned metal sprung buffers
- Interior or Table lighting (suitable for both Analogue (DC) and Digital (DCC) control systems)
Accessory pack includes
- optional lose couplings
- replacement extended corridor connections
Two alternative carriage numbers are available - select from drop down box below. Both are required if a full nine coach rake is required.
If shown as Out of Stock please contact us to confirm if additional stocks are obtainable.
Updated 29-05-18
