And Old Friend of 2857

At the SVR Autumn Steam Gala the SVRs latest coach to enter service, 9581, will be launched. 9581 is a Wheelchair Accessible Buffet, and has been very carefully restored/rebuilt by the LNER Carriage Group, and a brilliant job it is they’ve done too. What an absolute stunner.

But what’s the connection to 2857? Well this coach was our old mess coach, and was numbered 5043. More details can be found here – https://www.2857.org.uk/previous-projects/

We are sure you’ll all agreed the LNER Group, and the team at the Kidderminster Carriage Works, need a great deal of praise for this one! Well done folks.