THE ROYAL TRAIN.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11493, 21 November 1931, Page 9

THE ROYAL TRAIN.

The composition of the Royal train varies according to the journey for which it is intended, but 2-0 special coaches are used solely to make up the train (says the “‘Weekly Scotsman”). The King enters his saloon through polished double doors oocniug on to a square vestibule. Tins leads into the smoking-room, which is finished in- mahogany. The King usually occupies the smoking-room when he is travelling during the daytime. In each corner is an ample green morocco leather armchair with a table by the side of each. Next to tho smoking-room is the day compartment. on which the Queen- spent a great deal of time choosing material to harmonise with the general color scheme. Tlie compartment contains a desk fitted for dealing, if necessary, with affairs of State.

Tlie King’s bedroom, which is adjoining, contains a silverplated bed; satinwood dressing table, and fiiiniture’ The' Queen’s 1 salooii is similar odtwardV\to 'that of ' the_ King. ‘ but internally the color scheme is blue - the Queen’s favorite color. The saloon' was designed’ originally’ for Queen Alexandria, who was 1 always accompanied by Princess Victoria, anil for this reason all the fittings aro 1 duplicated. - Both' their' Majesties’ saloons arq finished throughout. with 1 ’ the exception of the King’s smoking-room, in white enambl, making them' resemble the 'interior of a 'yacht— an effect which"' was r desired -by Iviiig Edward. The Royal -dining saloon, 'which was built .in 1900. is upholstered in blue and brown" tapestry.' . ..... All the ’coaches are painted, m- the old London and North-Western Railway’s ’ colors, tlio lower pari’els' iu cahiiino lakeland the upper in white witlv the’ fine lining don® 'in real gold leaf.' . . ,