Present Location | Carnforth |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | Pullman SR |
Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
Diagram number | A |
Type | TPCK |
First Number | 278 Bertha |
Present Number | Bertha |
Current Livery | Pullman |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Pullman/PCC 6-PUL. 750v 3rd rail. W 1967?, P 1973 Ashford; Nene Valley 76-80; Mid-Hants; on Bluebell from 82; to Swanage 10/00. Converted for loco haulage (vacuum brakes, steam heat). Winner ARPS Coach of the Year 1990. To Carnforth for restoration 02/03. 08/18: confirmed still there - exterior in poor condition. 10/19: now repainted and undercover in secure shed. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo by | Richard Salmon |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 25/10/2019 |