Pullman SR 281 GWEN Pullman Kitchen First (5-BEL) built 1932

Pullman SR 281 GWEN Pullman Kitchen First (5-BEL) built 1932

Pullman SR 281 GWEN Pullman Kitchen First (5-BEL) built 1932
Pullman SR 281 GWEN Pullman Kitchen First (5-BEL) built 1932

 

Present Location Stewarts Lane
County Location London
Designed For Pullman SR
Built by Metro Carriage Wagon
Diagram number B
Type TPKF
First Number 281 GWEN
Later Numbers GWEN, 99546
Present Number GWEN 99546
Current Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 5-BEL 750 v 3rd rail. P 1972 at "Horseless Carriage" pub in Chingford Hatch till 1981 then Colne Valley till VSOE 1988. Substantial mods, esp. to ends, now BR bogies, ETH, air brake: kitchen, interior refurbished. In VSOE operating set by 07/99.
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
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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