Train - Retro - Meet the Royals 1938 Doormat

Colorized photo from 1938 Original title: Coronation Sect Location: 5120 South St, Arbutus, MD 21227 Trains from the past had a distinct look. Experimenting with shapes, they became more aerodynamic and streamlined, hence the name Streamliner. These two trains are showing off their stuff. The one on the left is the Coronation Scot, built in the UK, by the LMS at Crewe UK. Originally blue, it was painted red, a bell and a light were added when it came to America. It was considered one of the finest trains in its day, and could reach speeds up to 113mph. While other trains were faster, it was still the fastest in the UK. It was also smaller than other trains as you can see here. This train was brought over to America, so it can be featured in the 1939 Worlds Fair in New York. But while it was here, the war broke out, and they couldn't return it after. It was housed in the US till 1945, and then it was reunited with the country after. The bright blue on on the right is a Pacific No. 5304, from B&O (Baltimore & Ohio Railroad). This train was a part of the Royal Blue line, a system of trains that dated back many years. This is the streamline version. The bullet nose became the symbol of the Royal Blue train. It was said that this train dazzled the press and the public, it also symbolized the new era of trains.