BR 506 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour with Kitchen built 1966

BR 506 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour with Kitchen built 1966

BR 506 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour with Kitchen built 1966
BR 506 Mk 2 Pullman Parlour with Kitchen built 1966

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 15
Lot number 30755
Type PFK
First Number 506
Later Numbers FRANCIS EGERTON, WINDERMERE, 99679, THE RED ROSE
Present Number WINDERMERE
Current Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Mk 2. 1983 'Francis Egerton', 1987 'Windermere'. P 1991 by Manchester Executive Railway Co and named "The Red Rose". 1996: sold 1996 to West Coast Railway Company. By 2008 fully refurbished. 02/20: confirmed still based at Carnforth.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/09/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/08/2020

Ken Barnes 01/08/2016: earlier view of other side
Ken Barnes 01/08/2016: earlier view of other side


 

 

















 

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