Pullman GWR 255 IONE Pullman Kitchen First built 1928

Pullman GWR 255 IONE Pullman Kitchen First built 1928

Pullman GWR 255 IONE Pullman Kitchen First built 1928
Pullman GWR 255 IONE Pullman Kitchen First built 1928

 

Present Location Stewarts Lane
County Location London
Designed For Pullman GWR
Built by Metro Carriage Wagon
Diagram number K
Type FK
First Number 255 IONE
Later Numbers 99539
Present Number IONE 99539
Current Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Car K. P 1968, said to be on Dart Valley but bought by Tyseley in 1970 from private owner at Peterborough; sold to Sea Containers in 1980. Gresley bogies fitted. Now air braked, electric heating, toilet removed, and (gas fired) kitchen upgraded. In use in VSOE set.
Owner VSOE Pullman
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 23/02/2000
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 17/04/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/05/2019


 

 










 



 

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