LMS/BR Coronations and Duchesses Latest News
Regular updates focusing on our Coronation and Duchess class locomotives and their development, together with information about our suppliers and associates, will follow at frequent intervals.
Thursday 4th, March 2010
Coronation / Duchess name and number plates
All of the name and number plate sets for the locomotives have now been delivered from 'Severn Mill Nameplates' and what a superb job they have done! Just a taster.... click for full news article
Sunday 24th, January 2010
Changes to the Availability List
We have altered the format of the Coronation/Duchess availability listing. With more than 80 reserved out of the 111 Coronation/Duchesses being constructed, it is less confusing for potential buyers.... click for full news article
Thursday 14th, January 2010
More news about painting streamlined Coronations
The gap in our Coronation/Duchess paint process is in the course of being resolved. There have been various attempts over the years to get the right shade of blue.... click for full news article
Saturday 19th, December 2009
Coronation/Duchess developments!
With the King build rapidly coming to completion, our attention has turned to developing the Coronation/Duchess. During our recent final King inspection, we spent a full morning reviewing progress.... click for full news article
Monday 23rd, November 2009
The USA ‘Coronation’
One of the pleasures researching Masterpiece Models upcoming locomotives is never knowing what’s going to turn up. Clients, friends and colleagues can be very helpful: there is a wealth.... click for full news article
Friday 16th, October 2009
Report following visit to the builder
Coronation/Duchess model engineering drawings now available
About fifty detailed model engineering drawings, based on official plans, had been prepared by the design team in time for my visit,.... click for full news article
Monday 31st, August 2009
46253/54/55 possible additions
We have been asked why Duchesses 46253, 46254 and 46255 do not appear in series C availability lists, especially as they were virtually visually identical to most.... click for full news article
