| Present Location | Kent East Sussex |
| County Location | Kent |
| Designed For | Pullman CIWL |
| Built by | BRCW |
| Diagram number | K |
| Type | PFK |
| First Number | 246 Lydia |
| Later Numbers | CIWL 55, Lydia |
| Present Number | Lydia |
| Current Livery | Pullman |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Car K. Used in Italy 1925-8. During World War 2 served in General Eisenhower’s special train, code-named ‘Bayonet’, as he toured southern England planning the D-Day landings. With "Thanet" part of Winston Churchill's funeral train, January 1965. P 1968: to NRM at Green Bay Wisconsin via 'Flying Scotsman' 1969 tour. Repatriated 11/00 and to Carnforth for repairs to running gear & repaint. By 07/08 yet to return to Swanage. On display at NRM York 02/15 as part of "Churchill's Final Journey" display. 08/15: in workshop at NRM following Churchill display (see additional photo below). 03/17: at Williton for recommissioning work by West Somerset Restoration Ltd (see main photo) - possibly followed by use in traffic on WSR. By 06/18: at Marshalls Transport, Pershore Airfield, Throckmorton, near Evesham. By 12/23: at Kent and East Sussex Railway. |
| Owner | Private |
| External Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Underframe Condition | Very Good |
| External Finish | Very Good |
| Internal Finish | Very Good |
| Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
| Rarity | Several |
| Historical Importance | Very Important |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 01/03/2017 |
| Photo by | Robin White |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 07/04/2024 |
