Present Location | Swanage Railway |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | Pullman LBSCR |
Built by | Clayton |
Diagram number | J |
Type | TK |
First Number | 114 CAR NO 14 |
Later Numbers | 281 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Car J. On u/frame ex 1918 LNWR Ambulance coach. Remodelled 1937; rebuilt as Pullman Observation Car (POC) 1947; to BR(M) 1957. P 1968. Interior modified in 1969 to represent an English Pub before to USA with Flying Scotsman tour 1969: later Board Room etc in San Francisco. Repatriated, then restored by Rampart Engineering Jan/Feb 07 - 05/08. Seating is reproduction, with moquette to original pattern. Toilets are original. By 05/21: moved from Swanage Railway to Locomotive Storage Ltd site at Westwood, Margate (part of Hornby works, being planned for a future public railway heritage attraction to be called the One:One Collection). By 07/22: moved from Margate to Swanage Railway. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 01/09/2000 |
Surveyor | Ian Smith |
Photo Date | 14/07/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/03/2024 |