LMS Inspection saloon Profile and Models

LMS Inspection saloon

45021 at Aviemore in July 2018. ©Geof Sheppard

Used for engineers’ inspections, VIPs, meetings and district managers’ tours of network, these classic LMS vehicles had seated saloons at each end with large windows to give a good all round view of the line. Between the saloons was a toilet and a small kitchen for preparing meals. 

(Information provided by Heljan)

Type of Vehicle

Inspection Saloon

Builder

LMS Wolverton Works

Build Dates

1930s to 1950s

Total Built

13

Wheel Configuration

2 x Bogies

Operated By

LMS
British Rail
LoadHaul
EWS
Mainline Freight

Main Duties

Permanent Way inspection
VIP Transport

In Service Until

2000s

Surviving Examples

Some in preservation

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Comet Models D2046 Stanier M70 50ft District Inspectors Saloon - kit RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set D2046
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Stanier M70 50ft District Inspectors Saloon - kit Unpainted
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Stevenson Carriages SCKIT1 LMS 50' District Engineers Saloon - Etched Brass & White Metal Kit - Requires Wheels and Transfers Requires assembly Not set SCKIT1
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LMS 50' District Engineers Saloon - Etched Brass & White Metal Kit - Requires Wheels and Transfers Unpainted