Pullman GWR 254 ZENA Pullman Parlour First Built 1928

Pullman GWR 254 ZENA Pullman Parlour First Built 1928

Present Location Stewarts Lane
County Location London
Designed For Pullman GWR
Built By Metro Carriage Wagon
Diagram Number P
Type FP
First Number 254 ZENA
Later Numbers 99536
Present Number ZENA 99536
Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Car K. Used in 'Bournemouth Belle' formation 1929-1946. Then 'Queen of Scots'; 'Golden Arrow'; 'Tees-Tyne Pullman'. P 1967?, on Keighley and Worth Valley Railway till to Sea Containers in 1980. Fitted with underframe trussing during restoration, also air brakes. Electric heating; upgrade to toilet. In use in VSOE operating set.
Owner VSOE Pullman
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Several
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 23/02/2000
Inspected By Gordon Maslin
Date of Image 02/05/2025
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 30/09/2025

     








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