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