Intercity MK1 Charter Coaches with white roofs

[MistaMatthews]

Hi All,

I’m looking for as much information as possible about these coaches. I have found out a few bits of information but not much in depth.

In particular, I’m keen on finding photos of these in action, finding out what a typical rake is, what traction would typically be used to haul them, are they still in existence?

Any information would be much appreciated as it seems to be quite scarce on the internet.

Many thanks!

 

[WesternLancer]

Hi All,

I’m looking for as much information as possible about these coaches. I have found out a few bits of information but not much in depth.

In particular, I’m keen on finding photos of these in action, finding out what a typical rake is, what traction would typically be used to haul them, are they still in existence?

Any information would be much appreciated as it seems to be quite scarce on the internet.

Many thanks!

maybe some useful points in this past thread

Intercity Mk1s

I have seen a few photos of Mk1 coaches in Intercity Swallow livery. Although I got the impression they were largely used on charter services, I found a video which showed a 37 + Intercity Mk1 rake on what appeared to be a normal revenue-earning service at Crewe. Can anyone confirm what...

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[JonathanH]

are they still in existence?

They were the Intercity VIP charter rake in the early 1990s. The last remnants of the fleet in mainline operation were recently sold from Riviera Trains (in Chocolate & Cream livery) to West Coast Railways.

In particular, I’m keen on finding photos of these in action, finding out what a typical rake is, what traction would typically be used to haul them, are they still in existence?

Here is a picture of a Scottish Land Cruise hauled by a class 37 in 1990.

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Intercity Landcruise approaching Kyle of Lochalsh on 8/9/1990.This was a great viewpoint to illustrate the sinuous nature of the route along Loch Carron but like many other classic locations in the area it has been lost or limited by vegetation growth. Copyright David Price No unauthorised use

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Here is a compilation album.

InterCity Landcruise and Charter

a gallery curated by DavidG901

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[MistaMatthews]

Wow, many thanks for linking me to those photos. What a superb resource!

 

[dubscottie]

There is a good home video of one of the land cruises here.

I have an article from Modern Railways published about 1987 that has the background to the sets.
IIRC they were 2x FO, kitchen/buffet, 3xFO, kitchen/buffet, 2x FO and a BCK for staff at one end. The centre FO didn't carry passengers as it was kept spare incase a faulty FO had to be shunted out somewhere.

 

[Helvellyn]

There's an old thread on RM Web with details of some formations.

 

[GusB]

I cannot remember the exact date, but I went on a trip to Kyle of Lochalsh with fellow members of my local model railway club. The train I was on was a rake of Mk2 stock painted in green and cream, with the ex-101 car on the back.

When we reached Kyle, there was a rake of coaches in Intercity livery with white roofs, but at the time I really didn't think to question anything. I think they were Mk1s, but I cannot be completely certain. What I do remember is that they looked absolutely immaculate.

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There's an old thread on RM Web with details of some formations.

It might be helpful if you could post the link to the thread

 

[Helvellyn]

It might be helpful if you could post the link to the thread

click "RM Web" - that's the link straight to the thread.