Pullman LNER 242 URSULA Pullman Parlour First built 1928

Pullman LNER 242 URSULA Pullman Parlour First built 1928

Pullman LNER 242 URSULA Pullman Parlour First built 1928
Pullman LNER 242 URSULA Pullman Parlour First built 1928

 

Present Location Spotacre
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For Pullman LNER
Built by Metro Carriage Wagon
Diagram number K
Type FP
First Number 242 URSULA
Present Number Ursula
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes K Car. Built for introduction of 'Queen of Scots' service. 1960: transferred to 'Bournemouth Belle'. P? at the Spotgate Inn, Hilderstone Road, Spotacre, Stone, Staffordshire, with 228 Car No. 75. The two sympathetically converted to restaurant use - connected together and to the building, but no significant damage to vehicle.
Owner Spotgate Inn, Spotacre
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 03/04/1999
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/02/2005
Photo by Byron Chamberlain
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 19/11/2019

Craig Browning 22/07/2018: later, close-up view
Craig Browning 22/07/2018: later, close-up view


 

 










 





 

 

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