New Coronation Scot

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1937-05-27 in United Kingdom
photographer:
Bishop Marshall
and
Bishop Marshall
and
New Coronation Scot
    A photograph of London Midland Scottish

New Coronation Scot A photograph of London Midland Scottish

A photograph of the 'Coronation Scot', taken by Bishop Marshall in May 1937 for the Daily Herald.

The London Midland and Scottish (LMS) railway's new streamlined train 'Coronation Scot' was named in honour of the Coronation of King George VI. It ran non-stop between London Euston and Glasgow Central Station, with a journey time of six and a half hours. During testing it had established a new Empire peak speed record, reaching 114 miles per hour.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/10968
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 202 cm x 257 mm
type:
gelatin silver print and photograph