R4965A LMS Stanier Coronation Scot 57' No.8993 RTO Coach option-set-w-wagon-5 an articulated small coupler assembly

an articulated small coupler assembly

The power is supplied by 2 AA batteries

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One feature of the coaches was the low window placement which while less of an issue when seated

R4965A LMS Stanier Coronation Scot 57' No.8993 RTO Coach option-set-w-wagon-5 an articulated small coupler assemblyIn 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,