Diagram G.61, Lot No. 1471

This coach is one of eight Super Saloons built by the GWR to run between Paddington and Plymouth in connection with the transatlantic liner services. As was fitting for coaches used for such prestigious trains all were named after members of the Royal Family. When Southampton became the major transatlantic port, boat trains to Plymouth declined. As a result the saloons had to be found alternative work befitting their status and were often seen on special trains from Paddington to Newbury Racecourse in connection with race days as well as being used by private parties.

Three of these coaches were preserved by the GWS in 1967 and subsequently moved to Didcot in 1976.

9113 is the third of eight built, and the first of the series to be fitted out by Swindon's Saloon Gang. Internally it is finished in French polished dark English walnut, with gold-leaf hairlines outlining the panelling. Structurally quite sound and has benefited from frame repair work done over the last year. The next step is to commence exterior repanelling when funds permit, and proceed round and through the vehicle in a logical fashion. It is hoped to re-manufacture the original window ventilators subject to the acquisition of the correct drawing and the necessary budget.