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The LMS Coronation Class were true kings of the rails. Designed by Sir William Stanier in the 1930s, these streamlined Pacifics were built for speed, power, and elegance — hauling prestigious express trains like the Coronation Scot. In their striking blue and silver livery, they became symbols of luxury and modernity, even breaking speed records with runs over 114 mph. Later, many were repainted into classic LMS crimson lake and BR green, but their reputation as some of the finest steam locomoti

The LMS Coronation Class were true kings of the rails. Designed by Sir William Stanier in the 1930s, these streamlined Pacifics were built for speed, power, and elegance — hauling prestigious express trains like the Coronation Scot. In their striking blue and silver livery, they became symbols of luxury and modernity, even breaking speed records with runs over 114 mph. Later, many were repainted into classic LMS crimson lake and BR green, but their reputation as some of the finest steam locomoti

GP Locomotives - The Princess Coronation/ Duchess Class

The Magnificent LMS Coronation Class – A True Icon of British Steam! 👑🔥 Few locomotives captured the spirit of speed, power, and prestige quite like the LMS Coronation Class. Introduced in 1937 and designed by Sir William Stanier, these streamlined giants were built to dominate the West Coast Main Line — and they did exactly that. With their striking Art Deco streamlining, deep maroon livery, and thundering 4-6-2 Pacific power, the Coronations weren’t just locomotives… they were a statement. A

The LMS Coronation Class were true kings of the rails. Designed by Sir William Stanier in the 1930s, these streamlined Pacifics were built for speed, power, and elegance — hauling prestigious express trains like the Coronation Scot. In their striking blue and silver livery, they became symbols of luxury and modernity, even breaking speed records with runs over 114 mph. Later, many were repainted into classic LMS crimson lake and BR green, but their reputation as some of the finest steam locomoti