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London, Midland and
Scottish Railway (LMS)
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company (LMS) came into
being on 1st January 1923 as a result of the amalgamation of more than
300 smaller railway companies into the "Big Four". For more about the
LMS we recommend a visit to the website of the
LMS Society - (just click
on the name.)
Old Postcard, LNWR Queen Empress
The London and North Western Railway Chester and Holyhead Express hauled by "Queen Empress".
Search the internet for more about the LMS and its history.
LMS Engine 5390
LMS Coronation Scot
Engine no 5390 hauling the Birmingham 2-Hours Express, presumably from Euston
to New Street.
The Coronation Scot, which ran from Euston to Glasgow.
Some books about the LMS - click on the relevant advertisement to see more about the book, and to
buy it should you wish.
Rugby Station
The London and North Western Railway Company issued a large number of
"official" postcards, mainly to publicize their rail services. This one shows the
Birmingham Express at Rugby.
L and NWR, Scotch Express
Another "official" postcard showing the Scotch Express near Crewe.
Did You Know....that on 24th December 1910, the Scotch Express crashed into a pair of light engines
near Hawes Junction in Westmorland ? The express was almost completely derailed and twelve people
were killed, including some who burned to death in the subsequent fire. The story of the crash is
recounted in "Red For Danger" by LTC Rolt - see the ad below if you'd like to buy it.
Highland Railway Train - Perth to Inverness
A Highland Railway train on the Inverness to Perth line. The Highland Railway was
one of the companies absorbed into the LMS in 1923.
LMS Engine The Welch Regiment 46129
LMS Royal Scot Class engine "The Welch Regiment", formerly "Ajax" and rebuilt in
1946. The LMS number was 6129, the BR number 46129.
Glasgow Express - G and SWR
The Glasgow and South Western Railway was another company merged into the
LMS in 1923. This old postcard shows the "Glasgow Express"
The L and NWR Irish Boat Express leaving the Britannia Bridge over the Menai
Straits.
Did You Also Know....that Britain's worst ever peace-time rail disaster happened at Harrow and
Wealdstone, about 12 miles north of central London, on 8 October 1952 ? Although now (2009) 57 years
ago, I remember it well, as do many more, including some of those involved in the crash. The collision
occurred at 8.19am and involved three trains, the third ploughing into the wreckage of the first two. In all,
112 people died and 320 were injured. (All three trains were LMS, hence the inclusion of this article on
this page. A comprehensive review of the accident can be found by following
this link.)
LMS Irish Mail, Conway Bridge
The up Irish Mail, hauled by a Royal Scot Class engine, leaving Conwy Bridge on the
Euston to Holyhead run.
An L N and W R 2-6-2 Tank engine passing over Bushey Watertroughs.
L N and W R, Bushey Watertroughs
Scotch Express, Shap Summit
The Scotch Express on Shap Summit.
L and Y R, Blackpool Express
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway - Blackpool Express.
L N and W R, Wild Irishman
L N and W R - the Wild Irishman.
Midland Railway, Totley Tunnel
A Midland Railway train emerging from Totley Tunnel.
LNWR Anglo-American Vestibule Express
L and NWR Vestibule Express. "Vestibule" means a corridor I believe.
Coronation Scot, LMS
Another old postcard of the Coronation Scot.
Royal Scot Class, LMS, 6133 Vulcan, Green Howards
LMS Engine number 6133, "Vulcan", later renamed "The Green Howards" and
renumbered by BR as 46133. (The name on the postcard is incorrect. The engine is
a Royal Scot Class locomotive. Engine number 6100 was called "Royal Scot").
Caledonian Railway - the Glasgow Express.
LMS Engine 2313
Engine no 2313, "The Prince".
An L and NWR postcard, mailed in 1915, on the Royal Train in 1897.
Holyhead Station
A great L and NWR postcard of the Boat Express in Holyhead Station.
Watford Tunnel
Watford Tunnel.
L & NWR Wild Irishman
Another postcard of the "Wild Irishman", taking water at Bushey.
Royal Scot
"The UP Royal Scot train hauled by twin diesel-electric locomotives leaving
Shrughboro' tunnel near Stafford. This bore was constructed to avoid disturbing
the handsome "Gates of Jerusalem" monument, seen on the hill." I think
"Shrugboro'" is an incorrect spelling - it should be "Shugborough", without the first
"r". I can find no reference to the "Gates of Jerusalem" monument. Can anyone
throw some light on this ?
This link shows a photo of the tunnel entrance.
Scotch Express
Another postcard of the Scotch Express.
Engine no 37 of the Furness Railway hauling the Lake District Express.
Midland Railway Leeds and Bradford Express
The Midland Railway Leeds and Bradford Express.
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, Liverpool-Manchester Express
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway - Liverpool-Manchester Express.
L and NWR City to City Express - Birmingham to Broad Street
The L & NWR City to City Express - Birmingham to Broad Street.
L and NWR, Old Postcard
L & NWR - "Picking up water at full speed".
Manchester Express at Rugby
L & NWR Manchester Express at Rugby.
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