Present Location | Galway |
County Location | Co. Galway |
Designed For | Pullman LNER |
Built by | Midland Carriage Wagon |
Diagram number | K |
Type | FP |
First Number | 208 Leona |
Later Numbers | Car No. 208 Leona S208S |
Present Number | Leona |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Built as Pullman Parlour First. Remodelled as Third Class Guard Parlour Car No. 208 in June 1947. Remodelled c.1951 for use with the new "Golden Arrow" "U" class cars, now having square windows. 30/01/65: part of formation of Sir Winston Churchill's Funeral Train (lead vehicle on the journey from Waterloo). Ran up to 9th April 1969 when car became defective with a loose tyre - did not run again in service after that date. Official withdrawal date has been quoted as 07/70. Car body then into use as Bar at 'The Pullman' Inn, Cressing, Essex. Then at 'Orient Express' restaurant, Elsenham (with BR Mk 1's 4474 and 86558). On underframe only, with no material below sole bar. 1988: all three to Glenlo Abbey Hotel, nr Galway. The only Pullman in Ireland now. Largely original interior, some changes to exterior (notably some doors have been replaced), with all in very good order. |
Owner | Glenlo Abbey Hotel |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural 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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 15/03/2003 |
Surveyor | Colin Holliday |
Photo Date | 29/08/2015 |
Photo by | Terry Phillips |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/05/2018 |