New Cars for the Royal Train.

New passenger stock of various kinds continues to be constructed in the Home railway shops, one job completed recently being the building of two new cars for the Royal Train. The stock hitherto employed in this train was constructed as long ago as 1900, in the Wolverton Shops of the former London & North Western Railway, the carriages carrying on their exterior the colours of the long since defunct London & North Western system. The two new carriages will be for the personal use of Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth, and replace the two Royal saloons previously used. They are being decorated and equipped in accordance with modern taste, and particular attention has been paid to their smooth-running qualities. In times of stress, the Royal Train is in constant demand, serving as a travelling headquarters for His Majesty. Other new passenger stock recently built includes interesting buffet-restaurant cars introduced on the London & North Eastern line. These have two saloons in each vehicle. One is arranged for dining, and accommodates twelve passengers at seats and tables of the conventional restaurant car type. The other saloon is a buffet, seating 18 passengers, and with further standing room at a small bar. For service to both saloons, a large combined kitchen and pantry is installed, all cooking being by electricity. The cooking-stove would delight the heart of any housewife. It comprises a roasting oven, three boiling plates and two grills. A separate fish fryer is provided, together with an automatic boiler for hot water, and a large electric refrigerator. The new cars run in the Aberdeen-Penzance through service, operated jointly by the L. & N.E. and Great Western Railways.