R4965 LMS Stanier Coronation Scot No.8961 RTO Coach option-set-077 a public-address system and reclining

a public-address system and reclining seats

and 600 series

on 21st July 1948

Realistic wood construction

R4965 LMS Stanier Coronation Scot No.8961 RTO Coach option-set-077 a public-address system and recliningIn response to the London & North Eastern Railway's 'Coronation' sets which were hauled by their A4 Pacific locomotives, the London, Midland, Scottish Railway Board announced the advent of a similar train, the 'Coronation Scot', to run over their route. This would be covering the 4 miles between Euston and Glasgow in 6 hours, at an average of 61. 7 miles an hour. The train ran non stop between Euston and Carlisle, covering the 299. 1 miles in 4 hours,