Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | Pullman LNER |
Built by | Clayton |
Type | TK |
First Number | 157 CAR NO 54 |
Later Numbers | LNER 490, FIONA |
Present Number | CAR NO 54 |
Current Livery | Pullman |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Car K. 39T. Rebuilt from Kitchen Third. Loaned LNER 1942-6. P 1963, DVR to 1970, then Tyseley, then Sea Containers; then to Steamtown 1980. Resold (partly dismantled) to Bluebell 1984, moved 1986. Extensively dismantled, tarpaulined: awaiting restoration - 08/15 in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station. 10/17: body under restoration at Horsted Keynes; underframe has had new gusset plates and headstocks fitted, and 300 replacement hot rivets. 08/19: internal restoration work in progress. 11/19: in addition to restoration in progress on sliding lights, recent work has included fitting the southern gangway faceplate and buffers. Guard's compartment is being retained, but brake van area has been changed, that space now instead providing wheelchair access, with electric lifts fitted. 01/24: restoration completed and (04/24) now in traffic in 'Golden Arrow' dining train. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
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 | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 28/10/2023 |
Photo by | Richard Salmon |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 21/04/2024 |