LMS Locomotive

Behold the sleek form of London, Midland & Scottish Railway’s famous Coronation Class “streamliner,” gleaming in its crimson‑lake and gold‑lining as it rolls onto the platforms of Euston Station. Steam billows from beneath its teardrop‑shaped casing, built to reduce air resistance and symbolise Britain’s engineering prowess in the lead‑up to the Coronation of King George VI.

Historical Context
Streamlining Sensation: Introduced in 1937, the Coronation Class locomotives were LMS’s answer to the era’s “speed races,” capable of sustaining 90 mph on the West Coast Main Line. Their aerodynamic casings captured the public imagination and ushered in a golden age of express steam travel.

Crimson & Gold: The distinctive crimson‑lake livery, reserved for top‑link expresses like the “Coronation Scot,” projected luxury and modernity—an eye‑catching statement against the soot and shadow of Britain’s industrial railway age.

Euston’s Hive of Activity: In interwar London, Euston was a hub of nightly departures and arrivals, its vast platforms a meeting‑point for business travellers, holiday‑makers and show‑goers, all drawn by the promise of rapid, comfortable rail service.

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