Pullman BRS 306 ORION Pullman Kitchen First built 1951

Pullman BRS 306 ORION Pullman Kitchen First built 1951

Pullman BRS 306 ORION Pullman Kitchen First built 1951
Pullman BRS 306 ORION Pullman Kitchen First built 1951

 

Present Location Beer, Seaton
County Location Devon
Designed For Pullman BRS
Built by BRCW
Diagram number U
Type PFK
First Number 306 ORION
Present Number Orion
Current Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 1950 on step plates, 1951 on bogies. Gresley pattern bogies. Car U. P 1972, at Ashford till to Peco 1977. Restored at Wolverton before moving to Pecorama, Beer (Seaton, Devon) in 1978. Replacement seats, wall veneers, some brasswork. Kitchen modified. 03/18: confirmed still in situ.
Owner Pritchard Patent Product Co
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 Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 01/11/2000
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 21/07/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/03/2018

Steve West 21/07/2016. Another view
Steve West 21/07/2016. Another view


 

 










 





 

 

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