{"product_id":"oo-l-br-no-2-queen-adelaides-saloon-era-1","title":"OO L\u0026BR No. 2 \"Queen Adelaide's Saloon\" - Era 1","description":"Queen Victoria’s aunt, Queen Adelaide, was the first member of the British Royal Family to travel by train from Nottingham to Leeds in 1840. In the same year, a carriage for her exclusive use was constructed by London \u0026amp; Birmingham Railway. The overall design was based on an 1837 coach that was intended for first-class passengers. The under frame of ‘Queen Adelaide’s Saloon’ No. 2 was constructed at Euston Works and the body was constructed by a coach builder based in Gough Street in London.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescribed as a ‘bed-carriage’, it was purpose-built for Queen Adelaide so she could travel overnight and at long distances. Poles, webbing and stiff cushions were utilised to make up a bed at nighttime.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo suit a member of the Royal Family, the coach was finished in an elaborate red livery with gold-plated handles and a hand-painted coat of arms insignia on the exterior panels. The bodywork was completed by Hooper, who was later known for its connections with luxury car manufacturers, Rolls-Royce and Daimler. ‘Queen Adelaide’s Saloon’ is the oldest surviving royal carriage and is housed at the National Railway Museum in York.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA regal coach suited for a Queen, this L\u0026amp;BR coach is a perfect replication of the preserved example. The accessory bag contains two chain couplings.","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43438193639580,"sku":"R40437","price":69.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R40437.jpg?v=1727372240","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-l-br-no-2-queen-adelaides-saloon-era-1","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}