Hornby R40224

LNER, Coronation Double Open First Articulated Coach Pack - Era 3

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Named to mark the coronation of King George VI, 'The Coronation' was for a time the LNER's flagship express passenger service. The train ran between London and Edinburgh in as little time as 6 hours. The service was formed by a rake of four pairs of specially designed streamlined coaches, with the addition of a streamlined observation car other than in the winter when the short period of daylight precluded the views. One service was run in each direction each day, the down service departing London for Edinburgh at 16:00pm, and the up service leaving Edinburgh at 16:30pm. Services were usually pulled by an A4 Class locomotive, commonly liveried to match the rest of the train.

The coaches were based upon the successful Silver Jubilee design and featured extensive attempts to reduce drag and increase comfort including the use of articulated pairs of coaches sharing bogies which limited the gap between the coaches, and aerodynamic underframe skirting.

In total, 4 sets of coaches were built plus the two observation cars. 2 sets were used for 'Coronation' (and 'Talisman'; the return service) 1 set for the West Riding Limited service to Leeds, and 1 spare set which could be used for any of the preceding services. After the war, the services were not resumed, and the sets were split up.

After a fire in 1951, additional doors were added to the twin sets to reduce the time needed to disembark in emergencies. All coaches lost their underframe skirting to aid maintenance and reduce unnecessary weight.

Formation (observation car and locomotive both turned and arranged depending upon direction of travel):

Catalogue listing

Brand:
Hornby
Product Code:
R40224
GTIN:
5055286699368
RRP:
£139.99
Catalogue:
2022 Range
Release date:
September 2023

Model details

Finish
Painted
Colour
Blue
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
DCC status
Unpowered
Livery
LNER garter blue
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock

Prototype information

Operator
LNER
Designer
LNER

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