CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15316 Caledonian Sleeper Coach Type_Park Royals while others contain mixed styles

while others contain mixed styles where research has shown that they operated in conjunction with each other

the only J68 to receive the ‘late’ British Railways crest

faster class of locomotive was needed

It is reputed that 5741 was the inspiration for (and number carried by) “Duck” in the Awdry’s Railway Series

CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15316 Caledonian Sleeper Coach Type_Park Royals while others contain mixed stylesThe Mk. 5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.