BR 546 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour built 1966

BR 546 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour built 1966

BR 546 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour built 1966
BR 546 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour built 1966

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 78
Lot number 30754
Type PFP
First Number 546
Later Numbers E'BETH GASKELL, 99670, CONISTON W'R, CY MANCHESTER
Present Number 99670 CITY OF MANCHESTER
Current Livery West Coast Railways maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Mk 2: 1983 'Elizabeth Gaskell', 'Coniston Water' 1987. P 1991 by Manchester Executive Railway Co and named "City of Manchester": sold 1996 to West Coast Railway Co. Not currently in use: rust beginning around frames. Authenticity relative to last BR refurb. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - condition deteriorating.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 26/07/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/08/2020


 

 










 



 

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