The Royal Train
The Royal Train is one of the most prestigious formations to run on the British Railway network and has been a 200-year tradition. Even today the Royal Train fulfils an important role as well as adding a touch of glamour whenever it’s on duty. We looks at what’s available in model form to replicate the modernised Royal Train in miniature and discover the story of the British Royal Train.
BUYING GUIDE: Modelling the Royal Train
Continuing an almost 200 year tradition, the Royal Train fulfils an important role as well as adding a touch of glamour whenever it’s on duty. MARK CHIVERS looks at what’s available in model form to replicate the modernised Royal Train in miniature.
RAILWAY REALISM: The British Royal Trains
The coronation of a new king in May will bring to the public’s attention one of the more unusual trains on our network, the Royal Train, which has been transporting our monarchs around the country now for almost 200 years. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES looks into its history.