LMS 1930 68' 12-wheel dining car Profile and Models

The first coaches to be fully designed by the LMS, 24 of these 68' 12 wheel first class dining cars were constructed to different diagrams, Dia.1718 and Dia.1810. Known as Period II coaches, they were often seen in express services throughout the Midlands and North West of England, and survived into BR days, with the last vehicles not being withdrawn until 1962.

Type of Vehicle

Builder

LMS, Derby Works

LMS, Wolverton Works

Build Dates

Total Built

Wheel Configuration

Passenger Capacity

Operated By

London Midland Scottish Railway

British Railways

Main Duties

In Service Until

Surviving Examples