Pullman BRE 348 Pullman Parlour Second built 1960

Pullman BRE 348 Pullman Parlour Second built 1960

Pullman BRE 348 Pullman Parlour Second built 1960
Pullman BRE 348 Pullman Parlour Second built 1960

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For Pullman BRE
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number E
Type SP
First Number 348
Later Numbers 99348 CAR C, Car No. 348, Topaz
Present Number TOPAZ
Current Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Type E. P 1981 by SLOA, at Bounds Green till 1995 when loaned to Swanage Railway. To FSR 1996, removed to Crewe Carriage Shed 1997. To FSE at Southall by 03/00 then Tyseley by 06/02. To Carnforth by 06/04. Overhaul completed by 10/06 - maroon livery. By 10/16: repainted in Pullman livery and named 'Topaz'.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish 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 Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/11/2000
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 22/04/2023
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 28/05/2023

Mike Porter 23/09/2006. Earlier livery and number
Mike Porter 23/09/2006. Earlier livery and number


 

 

















 

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