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 a journey to Windsor. P 1968 by Bulmers and at Hereford until. Sold to VSOE 1986, Swindon until 1987, then Stewarts Lane. Resold 1988 to Colne Valley Railway, but not moved until 1989. Under extensive renovation when seen 08/13 (see additional photo below). 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 Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 29/08/2009 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 01/05/2024 |
Photo by | Royston Fell |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 03/05/2024 |