CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15312 Caledonian Sleeper

CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15312 Caledonian SleeperThe 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.

The chassis for all three Driving cars (DRBFO and DMSO) is a common design

Triple cab door kickplate

which will see it return to its classic ‘Laira blue’ when completed

the Class 92 was dedicated Railway Heritage Trust at and event at London Euston

including on real rolling stock

Later TOPS renumbering saw it carry 73005

Mansell wheel centres were also painted to match

Taking the Departmental number 20

solder points are provided

it was fitted with non-standard ‘enclosed side’ steps for the running board

They are moreover suitable for a wide range of BR Steam locomotives

Despite German operator DB buying the EWS business in 2007 and rebranding to DB Schenker taking place in 2009