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Part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Train. Out shopped in June 1897 as No 234 at Swindon Works.
Positioned at the London end of the train next to the Queen's saloon.
58 feet long by 8 feet 6 inches wide.
Celestory type roof typical of GWR.
Exterior finished in Brazilian mahogany and sycamore panelling
with Lincrusta panelled ceilings, all gold lined.
Upholstered in Moroccan cream leather and grey and green silk tabaret.
Thick Administer carpet in green with a cream coloured pattern.
Electric lighting.
Used for ladies in waiting or royal children.
Converted for King George V in 1909 and re-numbered 9003.
Condemned in 1932.
Used as a holiday home in West Wales from 1935.
Recovered and moved to Swindon for restoration on 19 April 2002.
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Unloading Royal Saloon at Swindon 19 April 2002
| Interior - one of two Saloons
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Door showing original leather padding
and window strap
| Internal door showing etched glass
and carved wood panels
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Ceiling panels showing original Lincrusta
which should be gold lined
| Connecting corridor showing sliding door
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Detail of panelling with vent control panel. French polished Brazilian mahogany and sycamore panels with gold lining
| Detail of panelling (as previous photo)
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Celestory roof lights. Etched glass and carved wood panels
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