THE HISTORY OF YOUR SEAT

Learn more about the carriage your riding in…

Watch the video above to learn more about British Railways MK1 carriages, which you are travelling in today.

The particular MK1 coach you are travelling in is SK (Standard Corridor) 25040.

Enthusiast statistics!

Number(s)/names(s): 25040, E25040

  • Construction Date: December 1956

  • Builder: British Railways Derby Works

  • Diagram: 146

  • Lot Number: 30208

  • Classification: SK or 'Second Corridor'

  • Withdrawn: December 1980

  • Train Brake: Vacuum

  • Bogie Type: BR 1 Bogies

  • Weight: 33.5 tons

  • Length: 64 foot 6 inches

  • Heating Type: Steam Heating

  • Livery: Maroon

  • Seating: 8 compartments of 8 seats - with armrests