Coaches of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) inherited several styles of coaching stock from its constituents. Stock built by the LMS can be categorised into three separate periods, numbered I to III. The definitive reference work on this is by David Jenkinson and Bob Essery, who first produced a book in 1977, on which they expanded to produce a three volume set between (see references below).

Coaches inherited from pre-grouping companies

Various types of coaches were inherited from pre-grouping companies.

Coaches built by the LMS

Period I

Period II

Period III

Preservation

The Severn Valley Railway has a complete rake of Period III coaches. The LMS Carriage Association [1] also owns several coaches.

Models

In 4mm scale, Hornby Railways produce some OO gauge Period III coaches, and Bachmann Branchline some Period I ones. Comet Models (link) produce some excellent quality kits. In 7mm scale, kits are produced by Sidelines (link).

References

• David Jenkinson & Robert J. "Bob" Essery (1977). LMS Coaches 1923-57 Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0-902888-83-8
• David Jenkinson & Robert J. "Bob" Essery (1991) LMS Standard Coaching Stock. Vol 1: General Introduction & Non-Passenger Coaching Stock Oxford Publishing Company ISBN 0-869034-50-0
• David Jenkinson & Robert J. "Bob" Essery (1994) LMS Standard Coaching Stock. Vol 2: General Service Gangwayed Vehicles. Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0-869034-51-9
• David Jenkinson & Robert J. "Bob" Essery (2000) LMS Standard Coaching Stock. Vol 3: Non-Corridor & Special Purpose Vehicles. Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0-869034-52-7