Hornby Coach Car - R40056B LMS, Stanier D1981 Coronation Scot 57' RTO, 9006 - Era 3 Train Toy, 00 Gauge Carriage for Train Set, Rolling Stock Models for Adults - 1:76 Scale Model Gift

The 57' RTO (Restaurant Third Open) was a type of passenger carriage used by LMS during Era 3. It was designed to provide dining facilities for passengers traveling on the prestigious Coronation Scot service. The number "9006" likely refers to a specific locomotive or carriage in the LMS fleet, possibly one of the Stanier D1981 Coronation Scot locomotives or the 57' RTO carriages. The Coronation Scot service ran between London Euston and Glasgow Central, offering a high-speed link between the two cities, and it was heavily promoted as one of the fastest and most prestigious express services of its time. The outbreak of World War II in 1939 had a significant impact on the Coronation Scot service and railway operations in general during Era 3. Many trains were diverted for military purposes, and resources were redirected towards the war effort. The legacy of the LMS, including the Coronation Scot trains, can still be seen in various preserved locomotives and carriages in museums and heritage railways today. These iconic trains remain a testament to the golden age of steam travel in the UK., Manufacturer: Hornby