Pullman BRE 326 Pullman Parlour First Built 1960

Pullman BRE 326 Pullman Parlour First Built 1960

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For Pullman BRE
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number 132
Lot Number 3281
Type FP
First Number 326
Later Numbers 95402 EMERALD
Present Number EMERALD
Livery Pullman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Type D. P 1978 NRM. Has been stored for a while - some signs of deterioration on tables giving indication of succumbing to external storage. From York to Carnforth 02/06 for asbestos removal as a preliminary for restoration - which was completed by 05/12. Substantially rebuilt: as built, seated 24 but a BR refurbishment altered this to 29; WCRC have rebuilt it as seating 36 with six bays 4+2 layout. 02/20: confirmed still based at Carnforth and in charter/railtour use.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish 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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 26/07/2008
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 25/05/2023
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 06/06/2023

     








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