Pullman MR ARIEL Pullman Parlour First (later kitchen) (body only) built 1876

Pullman MR ARIEL Pullman Parlour First (later kitchen) (body only) built 1876

Pullman MR ARIEL Pullman Parlour First (later kitchen) (body only) built 1876
Pullman MR ARIEL Pullman Parlour First (later kitchen) (body only) built 1876

 

Present Location Selsey
Designed For Pullman MR
Build Location Derby
Built by Detroit Derby
Type PFP
First Number ARIEL
Later Numbers LOUISE S/No2 (Pre-60) S/No1(Post-60)
Present Number 'MERIK'
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes USA parlour car kit. 1881 to Pullman Derby for MR. Then to LBSCR as 'Louise' Brake Parlour. First Pullman to have electric lighting. 1912 rebuilt to kitchen car. W/d 1929 then 1930 to Selsey (body only). Many alterations made (outside render, PVC windows etc)
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Photo Date 07/04/2007
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/06/2009


 

 














 

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