The Glorious Years of the LMS London, Midland and Scottish RailwayThe Glorious Years of the LMS London, Midland and Scottish Railway 27. 50 One hundred years have passed from the formation of the largest British railway company the London Midland & Scottish Railway. This was also the biggest transport concern in the world at the time. The LMSR was able to serve passengers and customers to a high standard up to the Second World War. During the conflict the LMSR made a valuable contribution to the war effort in terms