Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | Pullman SR |
Built by | BRCW |
Type | FK |
First Number | 175 'Fingall' |
Present Number | PCC 175, Fingall |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Pullman/PCC Schedule. Car K. W 1972, P 1963, at Beaulieu till 1972 then at Havenstreet on IoW till to Bluebell 06/79. 40T. Original Golden Arrow car. Major structural and internal overhaul completed 1992. Part of Bluebell's 'Golden Arrow' dining train. However, outside storage led to deterioration and the need for further work and a repaint, completed by 06/14. 01/19: temporarily out of operational use for attention to bogies. |
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 | 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 30/05/2019 |