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1 Special Edition No.13 Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage & Wagon Company All Steel Construction - BR Mark 1 - Pullman Cars Lens of Sutton Negative Pullman Kitchen First FINCH. Page 1 of 64

2 In late August 1957 the Pullman Car Company sent out a preliminary enquiry entitled Pullman Car Replacement Programme 44 New Loco Hauled Pullman Cars, and the enquiry was forwarded to the following Carriage Builders: - 1. Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage & Wagon Company of Saltley, Birmingham. 2. Birmingham Carriage & Wagon Company Limited of Smethwick, Birmingham. 3. Gloucester Carriage & Wagon Company of Gloucester. 4. Messrs. Cravens Limited. 5. Pressed Steel Company Limited. 6. Messrs. Charles Roberts & Company Limited. A copy was also forwarded to Mr A.E.Robson Chief Carriage & Wagon Engineering Officer, British Transport Commission. Dated August 30 th, Ref:RS.1A/NJ/DT - Preliminary Letter from the General Manager of the Pullman Car Company F.D.M. Harding to the General Manager of Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage & Wagon Company of Saltley, Birmingham. Dear Sir, Pullman Car Replacement Programme 44 New Loco Hauled Pullman Cars. 1. My company has under consideration the building of the following Cars. It is expected that priority will be allocated for these in the British Railway Building Programme. First Class Parlour Cars 7. First Class Kitchen Cars 13. Second Class Parlour Cars 8. Second Class Kitchen Cars 15. Second Class Kitchen & Bar Car 1. Page 2 of 64

3 2. (a) It is intended that the general structure and running gear of these Cars should be to British Railway standard contour (C.1.) and comply with B.R. specifications. (b) The general lay-out of the Cars will be as shown in the attached drawing No.P128. (c) The detailed designs and working drawings for these Cars would require to be done by the Contractors who build them. 3. It is desired that estimated costs for building should be prepared separately for each group of Cars and on the following basis: - (a) That, as stated, the construction of the frame and vehicle body will in general be to British Railways standard contour and specifications EXCEPT that the and vestibule doors will be insert to meet Pullman requirements (as shown on P.128). (b) Separate estimates to be given for the items as shown below: - (i) An estimate for preparing the detailed designs and working drawings. (ii) Estimated cost of a complete vehicle INCLUDING exterior painting and insulation but EXCLUDING glazing, interior finish, fittings, furnishings, lighting and heating. (iii) An estimate for providing and fitting interior finish (this, of course, will depend on the design and nature of materials chosen). (iv) An estimate for providing and fitting train lighting (this to be based on the B.R. standard Wolverton system, using the 125 amp. Dynamo and 440 amp.hr. Batteries). (v) An estimate for providing and fitting seating and tables. Page 3 of 64

4 (vi) Estimated cost of air conditioning these cars, on the basis of the Stone-Carriers 5 Ton self-contained equipment (i.e. including individual I.C.E. power plant for each Car). 4. (a) I shall be obliged if you will give me the earliest possible answer as to whether or not you have Drawing Office and production facilities to enable you to accept an offer to tender and if successful can complete the building in your 1958/9 building programme. (b) If your answer is in the affirmative will you please let me know if any additional information is required to enable you to prepare preliminary estimates, particularly for items 3(b) (i) an (ii). Yours faithfully F.D.Harding General Manager. The order was eventually given to Metropolitan-Cammell works at Saltley for 8 x Parlour First, 13 x Kitchen First, 7 x Parlour Seconds, 15 x Kitchen Seconds & 1 x Bar Car Second, making up the total of forty-four cars at a reported cost an approximately 17,000 each. The delivery rate was to be nine or ten cars a month from Metropolitan-Cammell to the BR Eastern Region Works at Doncaster. First cars delivered being EAGLE, FALCON, AMBER & CAR No.332, and allocated to the Master Cutler service on September 28 th, Final cars delivered for the Queen of Scots Pullman introduction on April 10 th, Page 4 of 64

5 Alan Vacani. Mk1 Pullman Builders Plate - Parlour First - This will have been fitted to each Sole Bar side. Page 5 of 64

6 Kitchen First. British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 6 of 64

7 Kitchen First (Refurbished). British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 7 of 64

8 EAGLE Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September 28 th. With cars FALCON, AMBER & CAR No.332 the first cars to be delivered to BR Eastern Region for inclusion within the Master Cutler Dual brake & dual heat had been fitted by this date September. Acquired with car EMERALD (II) by the National Railway Museum, York with car EMERALD (II) & TOPAZ part of the train formation to celebrate 100 years of on-board catering with the Travellers Fare Centenary Express Took part in the 150 th Anniversary of the Rainhill Trials. Within the cavalcade formation with ex-5bel Kitchen First AUDREY December 4 th. Noted being transported on the M62 enroute to Carnforth for asbestos removal July. Noted still at Carnforth December. Noted still at Carnforth but with asbestos now removed September 20 th. Noted still at Carnforth August 1 st. On loan to the NYMR September. Loan of car transferred from the NYMR to Bluebell Railway February 25 th. Loan of car transferred to the Mid Hants Railway, transported by road from Sheffield Park to Alresford January. Loan of car transferred to Vintage Trains based at Tyseley and transported by road from Alresford to Tyseley. Page 8 of 64

9 FALCON (II) Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name FALCON - Original car S/No.104 of May Withdrawn September 28 th. With cars EAGLE, AMBER & CAR No.332 the first cars to be delivered to BR Eastern Region for inclusion within the Master Cutler September. Scheduled to enter Wolverton works for seating amended from 1 x1 to 2 x 1 with new carpets and curtains fitted, also externally repainted from umber and cream to BR grey and blue. The car name no longer displayed replaced with E312E November. Released from works Transfer to the British Rail Midland Region. Following a reported overhaul at Derby the car was allocated to the Ulster Express in June May. E312 reported as in Store. Its future not at this point decided August. Status as 1971 May but includes M322 & M September. Status as August April 14 th Noted condemned at Connington. Mid-1973 to mid-1974 Noted stored at Northampton September 5 th Noted stored at Rugby. Mid-1975 Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with windows boarded over with cars 322, 334, 336, 338, 339 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & By the end of the year the car is withdrawn Scrapped at Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed for re-use. Page 9 of 64

10 FINCH Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare July 7 th to July 11 th. Doncaster Works - Repair June 20 th to July 9 th. Doncaster Works - Repair April 3 rd to April 9 th. York Works - Repair November 26 th to December 11 th. York Works - Repair December 2 nd to December 21 st. York Works - Repair January 12 th to January 28 th. York Works - Repair January 12 th to January 27 th. York Works - Repair February 7 th to March 19 th. Wolverton - Repair June 30 th. Detained at Heaton Carriage Sidings July 10 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C4 and Toilet Floor repair July 19 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops July 23 rd Kings Cross to Newcastle Tees Tyne Pullman derailed at Sandy cars 313, 319, 321, 329 & 326 in the Formation, all derailed and 319 laid on its side. 313, 319, 321 & 326 Arrive York C&W Works on July 30 th, 329 Arrives York C&W Works on August 1 st. the works re-open following annual holidays on August 4 th. 24 Working days allocated on the cars. Release dates /08, /8, /08, 329 two months and 319 three months May 11 th. Detained at Heaton Carriage Sidings May 19 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C5 Kitchen Boiler repair following bursting (Ticketed at York) June 8 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops October 9 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C2 and fitting of Air brake and Electrical heating January 22 nd. Returned to traffic from York Workshops June 29 th. Detained Newcastle - Kings Cross July 7 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C5 and Low Buffer Heights N.E. Bogie August 5 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops. Page 10 of 64

11 FINCH Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth Continued: January 5 th. Detained Hull Paragon January 13 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C4 and Sliding Ventilator Light Broken & Large Side Light Rubber Sealing, Paintwork touch up, Lighting Equipment Overhaul, Floor Lino at Vestibule End Requires Refitting, Communicating Door Binding at Floor Level, Kitchen Folding Door Fastening Required February 4 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops October 25 th. Detained Hull Paragon October 31 st. Into York Workshop for 3/C4, Agreed for Works Repair November 15 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops October 20 th. Detained Hull Paragon October 26 th. Into York Workshop for 3/C4 and Overhaul Brake Equipment, Paintwork touch up, Drop Leaf Table Refix, Compartment Door Runner, Trimmings First Class Overhaul/Renew, Heating Equipment Overhaul & Lavatory Overhaul November 14 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops September 20 th. Detained In Traffic October 3 rd. Into York Workshop for 3/C3 and Crocidolite Report (Control of Blue Asbestos) November 18 th. Returned to traffic from York Workshops October 14 th to January 9 th. York Works - Repair July. Noted in use on normal service trains out of Liverpool Street January 24 th to February 22 nd. York Works - Repair November 28 th to January 3 rd York Works - Repair Friday May 5 th. Within the final Hull Pullman formation with Cars E317 & August 1 st. BR C.M. & E.E., London Midland Region. Tyre Turning Undertaken on all four wheel sets August 2 nd. BR C.M. & E.E., London Midland Region. Ultrasonic Testing of Axles at Cricklewood T.M.D May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss. Page 11 of 64

12 FINCH Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth Continued: July. Arrives at West Somerset Railway March. Departs West Somerset Railway for Carlisle. It is reported that this car was the sole survivor with dual brakes still fitted, and as such was despatched to Carlisle for the Steam Locomotive Owner Association (SLOA) to undertake a study of the dual brake equipment and fitting for the planned fitting of dual braking to the ex MK1 Pullman cars within the SLOA Pullman set for main line operations May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Valley Railways Kidderminster Yard Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 317, 319, 324, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of STATE CAR No.4. Page 12 of 64

13 HAWK Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May January 22 nd. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Oxford September 17 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Burnley November 5 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Nottingham. Also on dates unrecorded to Walsall, Mansfield & Sunderland for matches February 2 nd. Chartered by the Ford Motor Company London Victoria to Brighton within an all first class formation locomotive hauled February 4 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Hull March 3 rd. Mayor of America charter London Victoria to Hollingbourne within an all first class formation locomotive hauled March 4 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Bolton Transferred to Departmental Stock and used as an Instruction Coach. Converted on Lot No BR CM&EE Instruction Coach QXX ADB and located at Longsight April 14 th. Arrives at Vic Berry s Leicester scrap yard for disposal June 11 th. Still intact and in good condition June 3 rd. Noted at Vic Berry s yard, repainted in reported as Berry s Blue on one side only, and in use as a staff canteen August. Reported as Broken-up. Page 13 of 64

14 HERON Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare October 9 th to January 22 nd Into York Carriage Works for fitting of Air Brake & Electric Heating Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May Friday May 5 th. Within the final Yorkshire Pullman formation with Cars E318, E319 & E August & September. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away matches March 20 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Bristol March 24 th. Used by Brighton Football Team/Manager on charter to away match at Cambridge Reported as owned by the Duke of Gloucester Steam Locomotive Trust as potential support coach to the locomotive and located on the Great Central Railway at Loughborough Reported as the under frame has been repainted, much of the missing electrical equipment has been found and will be refitted. The original seating has also been found and will be refitted at the right moment. Present work is concentrated on stripping the interior ready for removal of asbestos insulation, and overhaul of the pressure ventilation February 23 rd. Still on site at GCR Loughborough August. Reported for sale no longer required Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) for conversion to a full kitchen July. Still on site at GCR Loughborough January. Great Central Railway July. Arrives Alresford, on the Mid Hants Railway by road January. Mid Hants Railway West Coast Railway Company. In store. Page 14 of 64

15 MAGPIE Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Reported in grey / blue reversed livery by April Dual brake & dual heat fitted by end of year July. Noted in use on normal service trains out of Liverpool Street August 20 th. Noted condemned at Clifton Sidings Withdrawn from stock by the end of year August 9 th. Noted at Fort William as DB ( ) October 23 rd. Noted at Carnforth November. Noted at Carnforth December. Noted at Carnforth Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) for conversion to a full kitchen July. Noted at Carnforth January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth - In store. Page 15 of 64

16 RAVEN Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare April 24 th to May 5 th - Into York Carriage Works for external repaint to Grey/Blue September 22 nd to November 2 nd - Into Wolverton Carriage Works seating changed from 1 x 1 to 2 x May 17 th to July 19 th - Into York Carriage Works for fitting of Air Brake & Electric Heating January 18 th to February 8 th - Into York Carriage Works for derailment repairs to vestibule area Friday May 5 th. Within the final Hull Pullman formation with Cars E313 & May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss July. Arrives at West Somerset Railway March. Departs West Somerset Railway for the Severn Valley Railway May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Railways Kidderminster Yard Summer. Restored externally to Umber & Cream Pullman livery, internal restoration underway Spring. Enters service on the Severn Valley Railway Newport Round Table charter, then continued for three further weekends as First Class accommodation service Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 313, 319, 324, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of DINING CAR. Page 16 of 64

17 ROBIN Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Dual brake and dual heat by May Friday May 5 th. Within the final Yorkshire Pullman formation with Cars E315, E319 & E August 19 th. Noted at Inverness February 26 th. Withdrawn from service at York July 16 th. Arrives at North Yorkshire Moors Railway Late. Repainted into Umber & Cream livery Final season of operation prior to asbestos removal and overhaul May 5 th. Noted in Pickering head shunt siding with car GARNET Commonwealth Bogies re-fitted Interior restoration underway April 16 th. Re-enters service on the NYMR. Page 17 of 64

18 SNIPE Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W 46 6 Bogie Centres 8 6 Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare July 28 th Derailed Sandy - Into York Carriage Works August 4 th to December 15 th July 23 rd Kings Cross to Newcastle Tees Tyne Pullman derailed at Sandy cars 313, 319, 321, 329 & 326 in the Formation, all derailed and 319 laid on its side. 313, 319, 321 & 326 Arrive York C&W Works on July 30 th, 329 Arrives York C&W Works on August 1 st. the works re-open following annual holidays on August 4 th. 24 Working days allocated on the cars. Release dates /08, /8, /08, 329 two months and / February 4 th to March 30 th - Into York Carriage Works for fitting of Air Brake & Electric Heating Friday May 5 th. Within the final Yorkshire Pullman formation with Cars E315, E318 & E May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss July. Arrives at West Somerset Railway March. Departs West Somerset Railway for the Severn Valley Railway May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Railways Kidderminster Yard Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 313, 317, 324, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of VERANDA/OBSERVATION CAR. Page 18 of 64

19 STORK Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare August 2 nd. Reported at Kings Cross in Grey/Blue livery with number at both ends Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May July. Noted part of the Inverness-York Motorail Service July 2 nd. Part of the Hull Pullman with E330 - RUBY(II) Departmental Service DB in Scotland. Circa Body of the car delivered to No.258 Muswell Hill, London. Forms part of Le-Routier Express. The body is split end to end with extra roofing fitted; only one side of the car body side is available to see. Livery red maroon and cream, within the normal area on the external body side to which the car name Fleche-D -Or is applied. Has two Pullman coat arms applied also. Use as a Cafe/Bar Broken up on site. Page 19 of 64

20 SWIFT Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Final named car to be repainted BR Corporate Grey & Blue livery. No longer named identity being E July 23 rd Kings Cross to Newcastle Tees Tyne Pullman derailed at Sandy cars 313, 319, 321, 329 & 326 in the Formation, all derailed and 319 laid on its side. 313, 319, 321 & 326 Arrive York C&W Works on July 30 th, 329 Arrives York C&W Works on August 1 st. the works re-open following annual holidays on August 4 th. 24 Working days allocated on the cars. Release dates /08, /8, /08, 329 two months and 319 three months Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May March 27 th. Noted at the Casterton Taverner Motor Inn at Stamford Noted at the Northampton Steam Railway Commonwealth Bogies obtained from Mayer Newman at Snailwell Noted undergoing restoration at Pitsford on the Northampton Steam Railway July 11 th. Noted at the Northampton Steam Railway January. For sale including interior spares (Asbestos Removed) November 18 th. Noted still on site at the Northampton Steam Railway, but in a poor condition August. Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) for conversion to a full kitchen July. Noted at Carnforth January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth Sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway, the car underwent restoration for the Royal Scotsman and plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of DINING CAR No.2. Page 20 of 64

21 THRUSH Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare March 31 st. Noted within the Talisman with cars AMBER, & ARIES & CAR No Reported on loan to BR (M) and dual heated for use in the 'Liverpool Pullman' at the end of the year Reported in the Liverpool based set still in reverse Blue Grey livery retaining "E" prefix March Reported at St Pancras for several weeks at the end of 1971 as M322E, and being used as a catering / training vehicle Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 334, 336, 338, 339 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & July 10 th. Noted still at Carlisle Kingmoor October 10 th. Noted condemned Withdrawn from stock by the end of year Scrapped at Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed for re-use. Page 21 of 64

22 WREN Kitchen 1st 20 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September. Reported in Grey/Blue livery with number at RH end and Pullman in large letters LH end Reported on loan to BR (M) and dual heated for use in the Liverpool Pullman at the end of year August 16 th. Noted ex works and numbered M323E at Derby works. Livery not reported but would probably in the Grey/Blue reversed livery to match the mark 2 (1966 built) BR (M) Pullman cars October 18 th. Noted at Wolverton with M354 and M310E (formerly Pegasus) Converted to and used as BR Laboratory Coach 14. RDB WREN. Located at Derby RTC July. Withdrawn July 5 th. Noted at Vic Berry s scrap yard Leicester June 11 th. Noted intact and in good condition at Vic Berry s scrap yard Leicester November 7 th. Confirmation by Vic Berry s the car was scrapped a few weeks earlier. Page 22 of 64

23 Parlour First. British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 23 of 64

24 Parlour First (Refurbished). British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 24 of 64

25 AMBER Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W 46 6 Bogie Centres 8 6 Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare September 28 th. With cars EAGLE, FALCON, & CAR No.332 the first cars to be delivered to BR Eastern Region for inclusion within the Master Cutler March 31 st. Noted within the Talisman with cars THRUSH, ARIES & CAR No Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May Withdrawn by year end May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss July. Arrives at the West Somerset Railway Noted in use as a static Buffet at Bishops Lydeard March. Departs West Somerset Railway for the Severn Valley Railway May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Railways Kidderminster Yard Summer. Restoration continues on the SVR. Vestibules heavy cleaning and interior decorating Winter. Attention to corroded vacuum pipework, dismantling and cleaning of main saloon prior to re-decoration Spring. Exterior restored to umber & cream and interior restoration nearly complete Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 313, 317, 319, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of STATE CAR No.1 (No doors on non corridor side) May 26 th. Involved in a runaway incident at Millerhill Yard, Edinburgh. Colliding with Gresley Restaurant No (which is reported as unlikely to run again). AMBER will require an interior rebuild following the incident. Page 25 of 64

26 AMETHYST Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare August 10 th to November 6 th - Into York Carriage Works for fitting of Air Brake & Electric Heating August 1 st. Noted at Darlington within the Up Tees Tyne Pullman formation with cars SNIPE & HERON May 1 st. Noted within the formation of the Settle to Carlisle Centenary saloon train April 5 th. Condemned and to be transferred to York Yard Sold to the Boat of Garten Hotel for use on the Strathspey Railway May 1 st. Noted at Boat of Garten Station on the Strathspey Railway, Scotland. Noted with BR B1 Type Bogies fitted Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) July. Noted at Southall December 9 th. Noted at the Mid Hants Railway January. Mid Hants Railway January. Mid Hants Railway West Coast Railway Company, Carnforth June 3 rd /4 th. Restored to Main line operation and allocated the identity of AMBER in umber and cream. Allocated Private owner number Page 26 of 64

27 EMERALD (II) Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name EMERALD - Original car S/No.32 of October Withdrawn July 23 rd Kings Cross to Newcastle Tees Tyne Pullman derailed at Sandy cars 313, 319, 321, 329 & 326 in the Formation, all derailed and 319 laid on its side. 313, 319, 321 & 326 Arrive York C&W Works on July 30 th, 329 Arrives York C&W Works on August 1 st. the works re-open following annual holidays on August 4 th. 24 Working days allocated on the cars. Release dates /08, /8, /08, 329 two months and 319 three months Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May Friday May 5 th. Within the final Yorkshire Pullman formation with Cars E315, E318 & E September. Acquired with car EAGLE by the National Railway Museum, York with car EAGLE & TOPAZ part of the train formation to celebrate 100 years of on-board catering with the Travellers Fare Centenary Express January. National Railway Museum, York January. Reported on as on loan to the West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Page 27 of 64

28 GARNET Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May February. Arrives at North Yorkshire Moors Railway Autumn. Repainted into umber & cream Taken out of operation service for asbestos removal and overhaul May 5 th. Noted in Pickering head shunt siding with car ROBIN October 19 th. Noted in Pickering head shunt siding windowless shell July 25 th. Noted in Pickering head shunt siding in undercoat January. North Yorkshire Moors Railway January. North Yorkshire Moors Railway and still awaits decision on the cars future June. Restoration to original internal layout announced by the NYMR March 29 th. Moved by road to the Llangollen Railway for restoration. Page 28 of 64

29 OPAL Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W 46 6 Bogie Centres 8 6 Bogie Wheel Base 38 Ton Tare Reported on loan to BR (M) and dual heated for use in the 'Liverpool Pullman' at the end of the year Reported in the London based set still in Grey/Blue livery retaining E prefix March Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May, and back in BR (E) use Friday May 5 th. Within the final Hull Pullman formation with Cars E313 & February. Arrives at North Yorkshire Moors Railway Autumn. Repainted into umber & cream Taken out of operation service for asbestos removal and overhaul May 5 th. Noted outside C&W Dept. All windows & doors removed. Windows areas covered in blue plastic sheeting May 6 th. Noted on C&W Dept head shunt, between C&W shed and New Bridge, all windows & doors removed, windows areas covered in blue plastic sheeting Summer. Into C&W Dept workshop restoration commences Re-enters traffic. Page 29 of 64

30 PEARL (II) Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name PEARL - Original car S/No.249 of Became CAR No.249 in Withdrawn September July 23 rd Kings Cross to Newcastle Tees Tyne Pullman derailed at Sandy cars 313, 319, 321, 329 & 326 in the Formation, all derailed and 319 laid on its side. 313, 319, 321 & 326 Arrive York C&W Works on July 30 th, 329 Arrives York C&W Works on August 1 st. the works re-open following annual holidays on August 4 th. 24 Working days allocated on the cars. Release dates /08, /8, /08, 329 two months and 319 three months Dual brake & dual heat by May May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss July. Arrives at the West Somerset Railway March. Departs West Somerset Railway for the Severn Valley Railway May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Railways Kidderminster Yard Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 313, 317, 319, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of STATE CAR No.2. Page 30 of 64

31 RUBY (II) Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name RUBY - Original car S/No.56 of March Withdrawn late November 17 th. Reported in Grey/Blue livery Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May July 2 nd. Part of the Hull Pullman with STORK July 6 th. Commissioning Trials of 56032, E330E behind the locomotive for staff February. Withdrawn from Class 56 Commissioning trials, replaced by RUO E1053 to be TDB Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed Noted at Mayer Newman, Snailwell, being broken-up. Page 31 of 64

32 TOPAZ (II) Parlour 1st 24 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base - 38 Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name TOPAZ - Original car S/No.59 of March Withdrawn Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a Buffet car for some excursion traffic Withdrawn by the end of year May. Purchased by Mr.M.Bailiss July. Arrives at the West Somerset Railway March. Departs West Somerset Railway for the Severn Valley Railway May 14 th. Noted at the Severn Railways Kidderminster Yard Reports that car will form part of the Chichester & Midhurst Railway Project Summer. Moved by road from the Severn Valley Railway to Hull Dairy Coates for bogie, brake overhaul and asbestos removal, and sold to Great Scottish & Western Railway Company with cars 313, 317, 319, 329 & 331. The cars will undergo restoration for the all new Royal Scotsman reported to commence in Plated as for operation on the main line and given the identity of STATE CAR No.3. Page 32 of 64

33 Kitchen Second. British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 33 of 64

34 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare. September 28 th With cars EAGLE, FALCON & AMBER first cars to be delivered to BR Eastern Region for inclusion within the Master Cutler. Car was badly damaged by a cover plate breaking loose from the diesel locomotive, and had to be returned to Met Camm for repairs September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a Buffet car for some excursion traffic January. Condemned at York July 7 th. Noted still at York August. Stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid 1974 Stored at Northampton 1974 August 24 th. Relocated to Glasgow Cowlairs May 17 th. Noted condemned at Cowlairs October 14 th. Noted at Glasgow works on sitting on B1 bogies October 20 th. Noted condemned at St Rollox 1977 July Offered for sale December. Arrives by rail from Carlisle on BR Mk1 Bogies at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Grosmont. Originally planned as a static/bogie less Buffet. Circa 1981 relocated by road to the station yard at Pannal Station (South of Harrogate). On site bogie less in umber & cream livery and allocated the name MAE. A number of site visits undertaken in the period August 22 nd. Site visit noted no longer named MAE now allocated the identity of Dining 1 st Class Carriage 1992 Advertised within Caterer Magazine as Franchise May 11 th. Tyne Tees Television News reports the car as sold to George Michael (Singer) and to be relocated to the South of England September 18 th. Noted still on site March 26 th. Noted still on site August 29 th. Noted still on site October. Call received from an insurance company requesting information relating to the value of the car for a new owner July. Sold to MC Metals of Sheffield and broken up. Page 34 of 64

35 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare May. Noted within the Western Region Blue Pullman standby train with CAR No September. Being cannibalised for other FO conversions at York January. Condemned at York January July 7 th. Noted still at York August. Noted stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton. Mid 1974 Moved to Glasgow August 24 th. Noted at Glasgow Cowlairs May 17 th. Noted condemned at Glasgow works October 14 th. Noted at Glasgow Works sitting on B1 bogies October 20 th. Noted condemned at St Rollox works July. Offered for sale March 27 th. On site at the Casterton Taverner Motor Inn at Stamford. Allocated the name MAGNA, noted on BR Mk1 Bogies. Site visits undertaken 1991 to Still on site August. Site noted cleared of all Pullman Cars and demolition of remaining buildings ongoing. Page 35 of 64

36 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare August. Reported in the BR Grey/Blue reversed October. Still being used in the Yorkshire Pullman September. Converted to First Open at York August. Stored at Wolverton still in the BR Grey/Blue reversed livery. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted in store at Rugby, with its windows boarded over Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 322, 336, 338, 339 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & October 20 th. Noted at Carlisle Kingmoor condemned Scrapped at Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed for re-use. Page 36 of 64

37 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Replaced CAR No.105 on East Coast Mainline Operations August. Late afternoon at Wareham Station. A green class 47 with full yellow ends hammered through in the up direction with an excursion train returning from Weymouth. The train consisted of both maroon and blue/grey Mk1s with umber and cream Car No.335 in the middle acting as a buffet car September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic June. Noted being used in the York - Inverness Motorail set, still in umber & cream September 23 rd. Noted at York within the formation of the Inverness - York Motorail still in umber & cream livery Remains within the formation of the Inverness - York Motorail still in umber & cream livery Remains within the formation of the Inverness - York Motorail still in umber & cream livery June 5 th. Noted condemned at Glasgow Cowlairs (possible typo error for 05/01/77), then carded to McWilliams, Shettleston February. Noted at Fort William as CCE Departmental Vehicle DB February 12 th. Moved from Fort William to Carlisle Summer. Purchased by Steam Locomotive Operators Association (SLOA). Kitchen area converted to a Boutique Within the formation hauled by Class A4 Mallard Noted a number times travelling within Steam Hauled charters over the Settle to Carlisle Line December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.347, 348, 349, 350. Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with the name LINNETTE in place of CAR No February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with CAR No.348 (ISUELT) and CAR No.353 (MELISANDE) Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth. Restored to main line operation January. Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham. Livery Umber & Cream, with no Pullman branding. Page 37 of 64

38 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 322, 334, 338, 339 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & October 20 th. Noted at Carlisle Kingmoor condemned January 22 nd. Noted at Ely in Umber & Cream livery Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 38 of 64

39 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic April 14 th. Noted condemned at Connington August. Stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby November 27 th. Noted condemned at Mitcheldever January. Noted at Micheldever Sidings July. Offered for Sale Noted on the Great Central Railway February 3 rd. Noted on Great Central Railway August. Reported as for sale, no longer required by the Great Central Railway Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) July. Noted at Carnforth January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth in store Sold to Belmond and converted for main line operations within the Royal Scotsman as SPA STATEROOM. Page 39 of 64

40 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 339 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & October 15 th. Noted in store at Carlisle Kingmoor October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Seen at Ely still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 40 of 64

41 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 & October 15 th. Noted in store at Carlisle Kingmoor October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 41 of 64

42 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train August 25th & 26th. Noted within the formation of the Birmingham Pullman standby train December. Noted still in Umber & Cream September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton and still in Umber & Cream. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby, with its windows boarded over Noted within a siding just North of Rugby Station with cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338 & August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344 & October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely still Umber & Cream Purchased from ELY, Lincolnshire, a choice of twelve cars, parts from remaining eleven Easter. Arrives at the Avon Causeway Hotel, near Christchurch by road transportation from Bournemouth, movement ELY to Bournemouth by railway Reported as still on site and branded as the Orient Express. Page 42 of 64

43 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton and still in umber & cream. Mid 1973 & Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby, with its windows boarded over August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 342, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 342, 343, 344 & October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 43 of 64

44 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton, and still in Umber & Cream. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 5 th. Noted at Rugby, with its windows boarded over August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 343, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 343, 344 & October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely, still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 44 of 64

45 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train March. Reported still in Umber & Cream September. On loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton, and still in Umber & Cream. Mid 1974 to Mid Stored at Northampton August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 344 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 344 & October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Note at Ely, and still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 45 of 64

46 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train August 25th & 26th. Noted within the formation of the Birmingham Pullman standby train September. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic August. Stored at Wolverton February. Noted at Willesden carriage sidings, still in Umber & Cream August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343 & October 15 th. Noted in store at Carlisle Kingmoor October 20 th. Noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely, still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 46 of 64

47 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare August. Stored at Wolverton, and still in umber & cream. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton September 22 nd. Noted at Rugby, with its windows boarded over August 4 th. Empty Coaching Stock movement Rugby to Carlisle. Formation includes cars 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343 & August 5 th. Formation as detailed on (August 4 th ) noted passing Preston enroute to Carlisle August 29 th. The following cars were noted at Carlisle Kingmoor. 312, 322, 334, 336, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343 & October 20 th.noted condemned at Carlisle Kingmoor January 22 nd. Noted at Ely, still in Umber & Cream Mayer Newman, Snailwell, bogies removed. Page 47 of 64

48 Kitchen 2nd 30 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base /2 Ton Tare August. Stored at Wolverton, and still Umber & Cream. Mid 1973 to Mid Stored at Northampton August 24 th. Relocated to Glasgow Cowlairs 1975 October 14 th. Noted condemned October 20 th. Noted condemned at St Rollox Withdrawn from stock July. Offered for sale March 27 th. On site at the Casterton Taverner Motor Inn at Stamford. Allocated the name CASTRA, noted on BR Mk1 Bogies to Site visits undertaken and noted still on site August. Site noted cleared of all Pullman Cars and demolition of remaining buildings ongoing. Page 48 of 64

49 Pullman Parlour Second (Later Open First FO). British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 49 of 64

50 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare September. Converted to ordinary First Open (FO) at York March 27 th. Noted at Craigentinny with CAR No Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc January withdrawn Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.348, Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with CAR No.348 (ISUELT) and CAR No.353 (MELISANDE) Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January. Swanage Railway January. West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Livery all over maroon, with no Pullman branding. Page 50 of 64

51 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train March 31 st. Noted within the Talisman with cars THRUSH, AMBER, & ARIES September 26 th. Noted as ordinary FO (First Open) May 2 nd. Noted at Liverpool Street Station within the Hook of Holland Boat Train to Harwich Parkeston Quay as BR First Open in BR Blue & Grey livery Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.347, 349, 350. Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with the name ISUELT in place of CAR No February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with CAR No.335 (LINNETTE), and CAR No.353 (MELISANDE) Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January. West Coast Railway, Carnforth January. West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Livery all over maroon, with no Pullman branding August. West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Livery Pullman Standard and named TOPAZ. Page 51 of 64

52 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train September 26 th. Noted as ordinary First Open Noted for work on London to Norwich service, re-furbished to First Open Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.347, 348, 350. Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & October. Leased to the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Prior to arrival restoration work undertaken at St.Leonards Depot, Hastings. Lease to cover Pullman Car BARBARA s restoration Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January. K&ESR Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham. Restored to maim line operation, livery umber & Cream, with no Pullman branding January. Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham. Livery umber & Cream, with no Pullman branding. Page 52 of 64

53 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train April 29 th. Noted on the rear of the Bradford to Paignton train, and the Devonian at Newton Abbott the next day September. Converted to ordinary First Open (FO) at York Noted for work on London to Norwich service, re-furbished to First Open Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.347, 348, 349. Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January 1 st. Noted at Crewe Carriage Sidings January. Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham January. West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Livery all over maroon, with no Pullman branding March. Exterior livery Pullman Umber & Cream with lining and allocated by West Coast Railway the name of TANZANITE. Page 53 of 64

54 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train December 13 th. Noted in Grey/Blue reversed livery in the Yorkshire Pullman October. Noted within the Yorkshire Pullman Noted for work on London to Norwich service, re-furbished to First Open Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern). 1997January 1 st. Noted at Crewe Carriage Sidings Sold to the Mid Hants Railway January. Mid Hants Railway West Coast Railway Company, Carnforth. Restored to main line operation, livery all over maroon, with no Pullman branding Livery Pullman Standard and named SAPPHIRE. Page 54 of 64

55 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare Transferred to BR Western Region for use within the Blue Pullman Standby Train August 25 th & 26 th. Noted within the formation of the Birmingham Pullman standby train May. Noted within the Western Region Blue Pullman standby train with CAR No Noted in Grey/Blue reversed livery in the Yorkshire Pullman Noted running as ordinary First Open (FO) Noted for work on London to Norwich service, re-furbished to First Open March 27 th. Noted at Craigentinny with CAR No Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association Moved to Bashford Hall, Crewe Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern). 1997January 1 st. Noted at Crewe Carriage Sidings January. Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham January. West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Restored to main line operation, Livery all over maroon, with no Pullman branding West Coast Railway, Carnforth. Livery Pullman Standard and named AMETHYST. Page 55 of 64

56 Parlour 2nd 42 Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare April. Released from York works as ordinary First Open (FO) in the corporate BR Blue/Grey livery Noted for work on London to Norwich service, re-furbished to First Open March 27 th. Noted at Craigentinny with CAR No Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association Moved to Bashford Hall, Crewe February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with the name MELISANDE in place of CAR No February 4 th. Noted at Swanage Railway with CAR No.335 (LINNETTE) & CAR No.348 (ISUELT) Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern). 1997January 1 st. Noted at Swanage Railway January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth Vintage Trains, Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham. Restored for main line operation, Livery umber & Cream, with no Pullman branding. Page 56 of 64

57 Pullman Bar Second (HADRIAN BAR - NIGHT CAP BAR. British Railways - Mark 1 Coaches - Keith Parkin - THMRS. Page 57 of 64

58 THE HADRIAN BAR Bar 24 & Stools Dual Vacuum Commonwealth 8 x Wheel L Over Vestibule Ends /2 Over Body Ends W Bogie Centres Bogie Wheel Base -? Ton Tare. Second car to be allocated the name THE HADRIAN BAR - Original car S/No.214 Originally CAR No.59 of 1925 In 1948 remodelled and allocated the name THE HADRIAN BAR Sold to the Southern Region in April 25 th 1961 Repainted into SR Green and given the identity of S7879S for use on Southampton Boat Trains Removed with all second class cars from the Tees Tyne Pullman service June. Transferred to BR Midland Region for 1969 August 16 th. Noted at Derby Works, still in Umber & Cream October. Noted repainted into corporate BR Blue/Grey livery with red cant rail band, lettered Nightcap Bar and numbered M354E October 1969 (paint date ) October 18 th. Noted Wolverton transferred to LMR 18/10/70. Allocated within the formation of the Night Limited all-sleeper London - Glasgow Used by British Rail for Football Specials etc Purchased by the Steam Locomotive Operators Association December 16 th. St Pancras Station for filming of Shining Through. Station disguised as Zurich HB, all stock used had the platform side (Platform 2) of each painted green. Formation included CAR No.348, Locomotive No was disguised as As a back drop between Platforms 2 & 3, locomotive No with Pullman Cars 335 & Moved to Bashford Hall, Crewe Reported as sold to Dr Marchington (Owner of The A3 Flying Scotsman & A4 Bittern) January 1 st. Noted at Crewe Carriage Sidings January. West Coast Railways, Carnforth December 10 th. Returns to main line operation. Page 58 of 64

59 BR Mk 1 Pullman Cars - East Coast Main Line - The Pullman Parlour Brake Provision. 01. A new series of type designation was applied to the forty-four new locomotive hauled cars introduced on the Eastern Region Pullman services between the autumn of 1960, through to the spring of The classification for the new cars originated by the car builder Metro-Cammell: - Type B - First Class Kitchen cars. Type C - Second Class Kitchen cars. Type D - First Class Parlour cars. Type E - Second Class Parlour cars. Type F - Second Class Bar car. Mystery surrounds the non-use of classification Type A, would this have been the allocated classification for the matching brake seconds of BR s 1964 carriage-building programme that never materialised (Ref: AN 160/558 and MT 124/889). 02. No brake cars had been included in the original order for the Mk1 cars, the continued use of the older Pullman brakes, which were eventually replaced by Mk1 full brake (BG). The 1964 carriage-building programme include six Pullman brake seconds and six parlour seconds for the East Coast Pullman services. Although approved by the Ministry of Transport in November 1963, the British Railways Board never placed the order for their construction. 03. The proposal to construct twelve new Pullman cars to replace twelve pre-war second-class parlour/brake cars that were retained to work with the forty-four Mk1 cars. The estimated cost for the twelve new cars being identified as 237, The design of the new twelve cars was anticipated to follow that of the 1960/1 Mk1 Pullman cars. The internal layout of the brake-end cars being similar to that of the pre-war cars. Page 59 of 64

60 06. Mk.1 Pullmans Brake. Surviving records in the National Archives at Kew (file ref.mt124/889) show that the British Railways Board's proposed carriage-building programme for 1964 had originally envisaged a batch of second-class brake Mk.1 Pullmans for the East Coast services. Naturally, these would have had much in common with the 44 cars delivered in 1960/61. Since Metro Cammell had retained the construction jigs for the latter vehicles - and had, indeed, been responsible for much of the detail design work the BRB viewed the new cars essentially as a (modified) run-on series, with the intention of commissioning the same builder. But when, in August 1953, authorisation was sought for the necessary funding, the Ministry of Transport took the view that the contract should go out to competitive tender. In the event. however, a policy review presented some three months later by the Board's chief commercial and traffic officers was to recommend that second-class Pullman accommodation should be phased out and that the cars themselves should be upgraded to allow first-class Pullman accommodation to be extended additional prime inter-city services. The mixed Pullman-first/ordinary second formation in the 'Talisman' mentioned by Colin Keay (RM September, page 712) was a trial application of this policy, but (predictably) there proved to be a strong passenger resistance to the imposition of Pullman supplements on a service where none had been charged previously. It may also be of interest to note that during the period of this trial, two spare 'Golden Arrow' Pullmans, Aries and Hercules, were transferred to the East Coast route. The second-to-first-class Pullman conversion was also to prove impracticable because, at a time when the alignment of seating bays to windows was still considered important, there was insufficient space for the planned installation of reclining seats. As your correspondent noted however, a number of Pullman parlour seconds were later reclassified as ordinary open firsts. Page 60 of 64

61 04. The plan below is my interpretation of the possible layout plan of the proposed Type A 30 seat brake parlour. T.Bye/PCS-Archive March The following steel and wooden constructed cars were taken through overhaul and allocated the post 1960 coat of arms to operate with the forty-four new Mk1 Pullman cars. The following cars being of steel construction and converted from kitchen second cars to brake parlour second cars. CAR No: Type of Car: Year Introduced: Builder: Conversion to Brake Parlour Second: 67. Kitchen Metro Cammell Kitchen Metro Cammell. May Kitchen Metro Cammell. May/June Kitchen Metro Cammell. May Kitchen Metro Cammell. May Kitchen Metro Cammell Page 61 of 64