Present Location | Selsey |
Designed For | Pullman MR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | Detroit Derby |
Type | PFP |
First Number | ARIEL |
Later Numbers | LOUISE S/No2 (Pre-60) S/No1(Post-60) |
Present Number | 'MERIK' |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | USA parlour car kit. 1881 to Pullman Derby for MR. Then to LBSCR as 'Louise' Brake Parlour. First Pullman to have electric lighting. 1912 rebuilt to kitchen car. W/d 1929 then 1930 to Selsey (body only). Many alterations made (outside render, PVC windows etc) |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Under Cover |
Operating | No |
Photo Date | 07/04/2007 |
Photo by | John Bishop |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/06/2009 |