Present Location | Kent East Sussex |
County Location | Kent |
Designed For | Pullman SR |
Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
Diagram number | K |
Type | FK |
First Number | 185 Barbara |
Later Numbers | 185, 7877, KESR 52 |
Present Number | Barbara |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Car K. Branded 'Refreshment Car' in 1946; rebuilt 1958, sold to BR(S) 1960. W 1963/64. Bar fitted internally. Restriction 0 (Hastings). First Pullman wine & dine in preservation. To Rye for restn from 10/98: now back to original layout and in service. 02/19: refurbishment work in progress. By 08/19: back in service in Wealden Pullman dining set, following overhaul and repaint. |
Owner | Tenterden 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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
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 | Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 05/02/2002 |
Surveyor | Gordon Maslin |
Photo Date | 02/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 01/09/2019 |