CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15203 Caledonian Sleeper ERA_Iarnrod Eireann Returned to action in 1977

Returned to action in 1977 at the Severn Valley Railway it was back on the main line in 1985 as part of the Great Western 150 celebrations and heavily featured in British Rail’s ‘Cardigan Bay Express’ services on its old stamping ground in 1987

One truck (bogie) styles with separate footsteps

Multiprotocol

RP25-110 profile OO wheels with provision for re-gauging with scale-sized wheels for P4/EM gauges – with simple ride height adjustment – and ability to set brake blocks in line with wheels

Perhaps the most recognisable of the goods vehicles was the humble open wagon with its galvanised pressed metal body

CAF Mk.5 Accessible Sleeper 15203 Caledonian Sleeper ERA_Iarnrod Eireann Returned to action in 1977The 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.