Silver Jubilee
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Added by ThomasfanThe Silver Jubilee was a train mentioned in Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines.
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The Silver Jubilee was a named train of the London and North Eastern Railway. It began service on September 30th, 1935, traveling between London King's Cross and Newcastle. It did this at an average speed of 67 mph, taking four hours to complete the journey.
The train was made in the year of King George V's Silver Jubilee and was painted silver throughout. It was composed of two twin-set articulated coaches and one triple-set; seven coaches in all.
The train set a new standard for speed in Britain at that time. The service continued until 1939.
Bio in the Railway SeriesEdit
Gordon said that Flying Scotsman told him about the Silver Jubilee.
AppearancesEdit
Railway SeriesEdit
- Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines (mentioned)
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