Present Location | Hewish |
County Location | North Somerset |
Designed For | Pullman BRS |
Built by | BRCW |
Diagram number | U |
Type | FK |
First Number | 305 Aquila |
Later Numbers | 99200 Aquila |
Present Number | Aquila |
Current Livery | Pullman |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Car U. Built for the Festival of Britain in 1951 and used on 'Golden Arrow' service. Used by HM The Queen on a number of occasions, including March 1958 on ajourney to Windsor. P 1968 by Bulmers and at Hereford until. Sold to VSOE 1986, Swindon until 1987, then Stewarts Lane. Resold 1988, but not moved until 1989. Under extensive renovation when seen 08/13. 08/19: offered for sale. 11/19: moved from Colne Valley Railway to South Devon Railway, having been bought privately - in the new carriage shed at Buckfastleigh awaiting turn in the workshop (missing interior fittings being sought). 05/21: moved from South Devon Railway to Bluebell Railway. 08/23: offered for sale, following a review of the Bluebell's Pullman fleet and the future development of its Golden Arrow Pullman Train. Moved to Garden Park Garden Centre, Hewish, North Somerset |
Grid Reference | ST 40729 64356 |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
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 | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 29/08/2009 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 28/08/2013 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 03/11/2023 |