Pullman SECR 59 TOPAZ Pullman Parlour First built 1914

Pullman SECR 59 TOPAZ Pullman Parlour First built 1914

Pullman SECR 59 TOPAZ Pullman Parlour First built 1914
Pullman SECR 59 TOPAZ Pullman Parlour First built 1914

 

Present Location NRM York
County Location York
Designed For Pullman SECR
Built by BRCW
Diagram number G
Type FP
First Number 59 TOPAZ
Present Number Topaz
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Car G. Withdrawn 1969 for preservation and at Clapham until 1973. Majority of vehicle restored to original condition at Carnforth in 1984. NRM: 1913. 2D. One coupe in original condition, other in 1950's condition (detracts from 'originality').
Owner National Railway Museum
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 06/09/1998
Surveyor Ian Smith
Photo Date 18/08/2023
Photo by Paul Holroyd
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/09/2023

Paul Holroyd 18/08/2023
Paul Holroyd 18/08/2023


 

 

















 

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