"Alexandria" -- "Edward" -- V.R. State Car No.3 -- "Carey" No.1

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Alexandria -- Edward -- V.R. State Car No.3 -- Carey No.1

Built in 1901 as "Alexandra" (a companion to "Alexandria"), with twin main saloons in centre, known as State Car No.3 and also seems to have been named "Edward" at sometime. Later renamed "Carey" after Guard Carey of 1901 Royal trains.

See also: Carey No.2.

30.4.1901	Entered service as State Car No.3 "Alexandria".
-	Renamed "Edward".
15.10.1919	Renamed "Carey".
1920	Used on Royal Train.
1927	Used on Royal Train.
1954	Used on Press Train of Royal Tour then stored.
13.3.1961	Damaged when Spirit of Progress collided with a special at Seymour and written off.

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