Eight of the 14 coaches which will comprise the "White Train", to be used by their majesties and the Princess during their tour of South Africa next year, have been completed at the Metro-Cammell works at Birmingham. Five of these coaches are saloons of special designed to accommodate the King and Queen, the princesses, Royal household staff, and South African Government Ministers and staff. The coaches are fully air-conditioned, fitted throughout with safety glass, and will afford almost silent travel. Picture shows: Stateroom for one of the princesses on the "White Train". The two suites a

Eight of the 14 coaches which will comprise the "White Train", to be used by their majesties and the Princess during their tour of South Africa next year, have been completed at the Metro-Cammell works at Birmingham. Five of these coaches are saloons of special designed to accommodate the King and Queen, the princesses, Royal household staff, and South African Government Ministers and staff. The coaches are fully air-conditioned, fitted throughout with safety glass, and will afford almost silent travel. Picture shows: Stateroom for one of the princesses on the "White Train". The two suites a Stock Photo

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Eight of the 14 coaches which will comprise the "White Train", to be used by their majesties and the Princess during their tour of South Africa next year, have been completed at the Metro-Cammell works at Birmingham. Five of these coaches are saloons of special designed to accommodate the King and Queen, the princesses, Royal household staff, and South African Government Ministers and staff. The coaches are fully air-conditioned, fitted throughout with safety glass, and will afford almost silent travel. Picture shows: Stateroom for one of the princesses on the "White Train". The two suites are similar, panelled in Versailles Maple with light mahogany mouldings. The bedside fitments contain loudspeaker units and the dressing stalls have upholstered seats. The furniture is in Sycamore and mahogany and the carpets handmade. 24 November 1946

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