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Pullman & CIWL News - Edition No.47 - March & April 2019 “Information is for sharing and not gathering dust”

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Pullman & CIWL News

March & April 2019

Edition No.47

Pullman Car Services-Archive


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Publication of the newsletter being scheduled on or about the 1st of January, March, May, July, September and November. Your next edition editorial deadline date will be Saturday April 27th, with the scheduled publication date of Wednesday May 1st. The views and articles within this publication are not necessarily those of the editor. Every effort has been made to source and contact all copyright holders, I will be happy to make good within the next available newsletter any errors of omission brought to my attention. The copyright of all photographs featured within each newsletter remain with the photographers as credited. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any way without prior written consent from the editor. Changing your Email address, or wish to be removed from the mailing list, please send an E-mail at [email protected] with your request, it’s as simple as that.

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Editors Acknowledgements. My thanks to the following contributors for their assistance in the production of this issue of your newsletter, by way of either articles and/or photographs, for without these contributions this edition of your newsletter would not have been possible: - C.Lade, N.Lade , G.Behrend, A.Ford, B.Haresnape, T.Knox, D.Jones, R.Barber, J.Morel, J.Wheller, K.Murray, K.Robertson, D.Delattre, Jos Geilen, Otto Dijkstra Brendan Martin, Christopher Elliott, Mike Guerra, Pierre Birge, Xavier Guerra, Steffen Dresler, Tim Robbins, M.Newport, J.Morel, C.Long, A.Bower, G.Pierson, J M Boyes, M.Woodcock, S.Cumbor, P.O’Brien. My thanks to the following Publications, Societies & Web Sites: - Pullman in Europe, Pullman Profile No.2 The Standard K Type Cars. Pullman Travelling in Style. The Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust, Railway Magazine, Steam Railway, Belmond, Wikipedia, Belmond, Vintage Carriage Trust, Venice Simplon Orient-Express the return of the worlds most celebrated train - Shirley Sherwood. Venice Simplon Orient-Express the return of the worlds most celebrated train - Shirley Sherwood. Pullmans of the Venice Simplon Orient-Express - Shirley Sherwood. Orient-Express A Personal Journey - James B. Sherwood. Belmond British Pullman London. British Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock 2018 - Robert Pritchard & Peter Hall. Turkish Forum English - Gary Buchanan. The New York Times Archives - October 10th, 1977 Railway Magazine. Railway World. Bachmann Mainline. Hornby Hobbies.

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Edition Contents. Page/s Details 1 Cover. 2 From the Coupé. 3 Editors Acknowledgement. 4 Edition Contents. 5-9 Pullman Car History “CAR No.65 Third Class”. 9 Free Internet Newsletters, Magazines & Web Sites. 10-11 Look Back at Pullman. 12-19 LNER Pacific’s - T.Knox. 19 The NYMR “The Moorlander” Pullman Dinning Train at Goathland in 1996 - T.Bye. 20-22 The Christopher Lade Archive - N.Lade. 23 The Pullman Society. 24-25 Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust - R.Barber. 26-35 Pullman Preservation & Restoration. 26 Bluebell Railway - Pullman Report - D.Jones. 27-28 Pullman Car News by Sheina Foulkes, Supervisor, Carriage & Wagon Department 29-31 Kent & East Sussex Railway - J.Wheller. 32-34 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - GARNET - K.Murray. 35 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - CAR No.79 - K.Murray. 36-39 A Day in The Life Of “The Statesman” Pullman Train Manager Peter O’Brien. 40-54 Pullman Model Scene. 40-49 Hornby Hobbies 2019 Pullmans. 50-54 Bachmann Branchline 2019 Pullmans. 54 The “Moorlander” at Goathland Station in April 1997, hauled by re-built West Country Pacific 4-6-2 No. 34101 “HARTLAND”. 55 Blue Pullman - Advance Information on Publication - K.Robertson. 56-69 CIWL News, Articles & Photographs. 56-57 Amis Des Wagon-Lits. 58-69 The Hotel Cipriani Express. 70 Tail Lamp.


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PULLMAN CAR HISTORY - CAR No.65 THIRD CLASS.

Pullman Identity: CAR No.65 THIRD CLASS. Type of Car: Parlour. Into Service: 1925 July. Builder: Midland Carriage & Wagon Company Limited, Birmingham. Pre-1960 Schedule No: 187. Post 1960 Schedule No: 187. Tare: 40t. Seats: 42 (2x1). Bogies: 2 x 4 wheels. Brake: Vacuum. Length (over Vestibules): 63’ 10”. Extreme Width: 8’ 7”. Roof: Ellongated. 2.Table Lamps Type: ‘J’ Type. 1.Type 1932 List: -/K. 1.Route Restriction (SR): -. 1.Entries such as -/H indicate that the car was not originally given a Type letter, but was classified as Type H after 1932. Entries such as (A)/G indicate that the car was originally (old) type A, and was re-classified as Type G about 1932. Entries such as (D) indicate that the car was originally (old) Type D, and was withdrawn before the new Classification was introduced in 1932. 1.Entries such as (I) indicate that the car concerned would have been Restriction( I) had it been allocated to the S.R. when the latters scheme of Route Restrictions was compiled. Entry (4) for the 1960 cars (Schedule Nos.311 to 354 inclusive) is the B.R.(S.) equivalent of the British Railways Standard Restriction ‘CI’. Entries such as 6/2A indicates that the car concerned was originally Restriction 6, and S.R. Route Restriction2A. Entries such as -/2A indicates that the car concerned was not originally given a S.R. Route Restriction because it was not originally allocated to the S.R.; and that it was given Restriction 2A on being transferred to the S.R. 2. Interior Design. The interior being richly panelled in mahagany, and decorated in

various schemes of inlaid marquetry of naturalistic flowers in elegant stem vases.

Seats being covered in blue plush diamond pattern.


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©A.Ford Collection.

Third Class Car No.65 prior to movement to the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London. 2/4. 1924 April 23rd to November 1st - British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London. The exhibition included five Pullman cars as supplied by three constructors: - Birminghan Railway Carraige & Wagon Company. MINERA (II), Midland Railway Carriage & Wagon Company. ARGUS, CYNTHIA, CAR No.65. Clayton Wagons. CAR No.55.

©A.Ford Collection.


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Third Class Car No.65 plan. 2. 1925 July. Commenced operation on the LNER Great Northern Section within

the Harrogate & Edingburgh Pullman.

2. 1928 July. Withdrawn from Great Northern Section operations and following routine overhaul alllocated to other LNER services.

2. 1929 July 8th. Labelled First Class Restaurant Car for Boat Train operation on the Flushing and Antwerp services from Liverpool Street station, London. Internal changes included Table lamps change from ‘J’ to ‘D’ type. The fitting of black and green diamond shape rubber tiles. Installation of loose dining chairs within the two saloons. One of the two lavatory compartments was converted and fitted out with luggage racks. 4 1929 Renovation cost at Pullman Car Company, Preston Park Workshop, Brighton of £163.18.6 2. 1942 - 1947. LNER No.471. 2. 1948. Conversion and Restoration undertaken at Pullman Car Company, Preston Park Workshop, Brighton. Converted to Brake Parlour Third Class seating 30 (2x1).

©A.Hasenson. CAR No.65 as converted in 1948 to Brake Parlour, photographed at Waterloo Station within the formation of the Bournemouth Belle in 1965. Of note with regard to this photograph is on the Pullman car attached on the left is a ‘U Type car of 1951/2 build, attached on the right will be BR Mk1 BG Van for additional luggage and Royal Mail use. The ‘BG’ vans will eventually displace all the Pullman Brake Parlour cars on the Bournemoth Belle.


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2. 1948. Allocated the Southern Region 2. 1951 August. Identified within the formation of the ‘Queen of Scots Pullman’. 4 1954 June. Noted within the formation of the ‘Yorkshire Pullman’. Harrogate Portion - 65, 72, FINGALL, THELMA, 64. Bradford Portion - ZENA, 107. Hull Portion - AGATHA, IOLANTHE, 71,162,

©D.Lindsay Collection.

Circa 1955 Interior View, note the black and green diamond shape rubber tiles as fitted in 1929.


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4 1966 March 20th. Noted within the formation of the ‘Bournemouth Belle’ 62, 83, LORAINE, SHEILA, LYDIA, 38, 64,303, 65, JOAN. 2. 1966 July. Withdrawn. 2. 1967 July. Scrapped Birds Ltd at Long Marston.

Information Sources

1. Pullman in Europe. G.Behrend. ISBN not registered. 2. Pullman Profile No.2 ‘THE STANDARD K TYPE CARS’. Antony M Ford. ISBN 978-1-906419-22-6 3. Pullman Travelling in Style. Brian Haresnape. ISBN 0-7110-1648-8 4. Pullman Car Services-Archive. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LOOK BACK AT PULLMAN. 1879 - 140 Years Ago. Pullman car ‘MIDLAND’ is loaned from Midland Railway operation to

the Great Northern Railway. The loan being until July 10th, in the period of time on loan

‘MIDLAND’ covers 33,592 miles. (Source: PCS-Archive). 1884 - 135 Years Ago. April 28th. Pullman car ‘MARS’ is sold to CIWL and becomes ‘CAR No.155’. (Source: A.Bower & C.Long). 1899 - 120 Years Ago. March 3rd. The Midland Railway General Purposes Committee approves the British Pullman Palace Car Company quote for four new sleepers At a cost of $15,000 per sleeper as detailed supplied on February 3rd. (Source: PCS-Archive). 1904 - 115 Years Ago. March 7th. Pullman cars ‘BALMORAL’ and ‘DUNROBIN’ (formerly ‘CULROSS’) since relocating from the Great Northern Railway to the Highland Railway in 1885. The two cars being allocated to the overnight Perth to Inverness service. As of March 7th, the overnight service is extended to Glasgow Buchanan Street. (Source: PCS-Archive). 1924 - 95 Years Ago. April 23rd to November 1st. British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London. The exhibition included five Pullman cars as supplied by three constructors: - Birminghan Railway Carraige & Wagon Company. ‘MINERA (II)’, Midland Railway Carriage & Wagon Company. ‘ARGUS’, ‘CYNTHIA’, ‘CAR No.65’. Clayton Wagons. ‘CAR No.55’. (Source: A.Ford & PCS-Archive).


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April 23rd. The first Kings Cross to Newmarket Race Special hauled by Ivatt Atlantic No.1427 with six unidentified Pullman cars via Hitchin. Previous Race Specials operated from St Pancras station. The Kings Cross service became popular and loads increased at times to eleven and twelve Pullman cars for major events. (Source: Railway World July 1978). 1929 - 90 Years Ago. May. The Western Region Ocean Liner service from Paddington to Plymouth includes Pullman cars. (Source: J.Morel). May 15th. The ‘Continental Express’ (November 17th, 1924) is renamed the ‘Golden Arrow’ and the introduction of the Southern Railways new ‘SS CANTERBURY’. (Source: Railway World November 1986). 1939 - 80 Years Ago. May 6th. Royal Special London Waterloo station to Portsmouth. Hauled by No.718 with four unidentified Pullman cars and van. Conveying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enroute to both Canada and the United States of America. (Source: Railway Magazine July 1939). 1944 - 75 Years Ago. April. Noted in storage at Polgate - ‘TOPAZ’, ‘GLENCOE’ & ‘’AURORA. (Source: PCS-Archive). May 17th. Noted in storage at Eardley Road Sidings - ‘PEARL’, ‘SYLVIA’, ‘GROSVENOR’, ‘MYRTLE’, ‘SAPPHO’, ‘ANACONDA’ & ‘MONACO’. (Source: PCS-Archive). May 19th. Noted in storage at Aldershot - ‘CAR No.19’. (Source: PCS-Archive).


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As ever my thanks to Tommy Knox for the following information on steam hauled Pullman services on the East Coast Main Line. Within the text reference is made to ‘Up’ and ‘Dn’ workings. These relate thus, an ‘Up’ working is a service to London Kings Cross, and ‘Dn’ is a ‘Down’ working from Kings Cross. I.e. All lines to any of London’s terminals are classified as the ‘UP Line’. The Queen of Scots Pullman - March & April 1939 - 80 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 39.03.01 60056 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.01 60100 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 39.03.02 60056 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.03 60056 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.04 60056 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.04 60100 09.00 Newcastle - Liverpool to Leeds / 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Glasgow 39.03.06 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.06 60056 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.07 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.07 60056 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.08 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.08 60056 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.08 60077 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 39.03.09 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.11 60058 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Newcastle 39.03.11 60067 364 Dn Queen of Scots into Newcastle (replaced - short of coal) 39.03.13 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.13 60067 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Glasgow 39.03.13 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.14 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.15 60053 Kings Cross Stn Pilot / 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.15 60065 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 39.03.16 60053 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.16 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.17 60101 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 39.03.17 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross

LNER PACIFICS The Eastern Region of British Railways

Pacific Class Locomotive Pullman Workings.

Tommy Knox.


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39.03.18 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.18 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.20 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.20 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.21 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.23 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.24 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.24 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.25 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.25 60100 364 Dn Queen of Scots Pullman past Darlington 39.03.25 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.26 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.27 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.28 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.28 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.29 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.29 60101 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle arr 21.13 39.03.29 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.30 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.03.30 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.31 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.03.31 60074 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle arr 21.13 39.03.31 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.01 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.01 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.02 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.03 60045 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Edinburgh 39.04.03 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.04 60045 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle arr 21.13 39.04.04 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.04 60082 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Glasgow 39.04.04 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.05 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.06 60030 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 8on 39.04.06 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.08 60045 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Glasgow 39.04.08 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.08 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.11 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.12 60043 710 DH 368 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle 8on - no pilot from Newcastle 39.04.14 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.15 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.15 60101 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Glasgow 7on 39.04.15 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.17 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.17 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.18 60054 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.18 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.19 60054 710 DH 3294 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.19 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds


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39.04.20 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.21 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.22 60082 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle arr 21.13 39.04.22 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.23 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.23 60104 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.24 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.24 60104 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.25 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.25 60104 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.26 60087 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 6on 39.04.26 60104 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.27 60045 710 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Leeds / Liverpool - Newcastle from Leeds arr 21.13 39.04.27 60104 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.28 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.28 60104 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.29 60054 364 11.15 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 39.04.29 60102 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.30 60054 710 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 39.04.30 60102 364 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds The Queen of Scots Pullman - March & April 1949 - 70 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 49.04.02 60024 on Queen of Scots in Edinburgh 49.04.02 60074 131Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle - Leeds - 60131 on 49.04.02 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross from 60074 49.04.09 60074 131Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle - Leeds 49.04.09 60512 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Newcastle 49.04.13 60036 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle from 60041- Leeds 60832 on 49.04.13 60041 131 Up Queen of Scots from Edinburgh - (from 61344 Glasgow - Edinburgh) - Newcastle 60036 on 49.04.13 60832 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross from 60036 49.04.19 60119 131 Up Queen of Scots 49.04.19 60139 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross 49.04.20 60006 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross 49.04.23 60074 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle 49.04.30 60003 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds - 60073 on 49.04.30 60073 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Newcastle from 60003


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The Queen of Scots Pullman - March & April 1959 - 60 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 59.03.02 60120 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.03 60030 948 08.00 Kings Cross - Leeds / 131 Up Queen of Scots 59.03.04 60014 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross 59.03.04 60148 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.06 60118 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.07 60024 131 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Edinburgh - 60082 on 59.03.07 60082 131 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle - 60084 on 59.03.07 60084 142 Dn North Briton into Newcastle / 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle – Leeds 60131 on 59.03.07 60118 950 Dn from Kings Cross / 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.07 60134 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross / 923 17.33 Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.09 60117 950 Dn from Kings Cross / 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.09 60120 58 Dn Queen of Scots 59.03.10 60117 950 Dn from Kings Cross / 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.10 60133 58 Dn Queen of Scots 59.03.12 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.14 60083 131 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle - 60084 on 59.03.14 60084 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle - Leeds 60131 on 59.03.14 60120 58 Dn Queen of Scots 59.03.14 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.14 60860 on Eastfield shed . 131 Up Queen of Scots from Glasgow - Edinburgh - 60083 on 59.03.17 60036 58 Dn Queen of Scots into Newcastle 59.03.17 60117 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.17 60152 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Newcastle 59.03.20 60118 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.03.21 60036 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle 59.03.21 60088 131 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle 59.03.21 60131 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross 59.03.26 60036 58 Dn Queen of Scots into Newcastle 59.03.26 60084 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle from 60116 59.03.26 60116 131 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle - 60084 on 59.03.26 60118 131 Up Queen of Xcots from 60084 at Leeds 59.03.31 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.03 60117 58 Dn Queen of Scots 59.04.03 60148 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.04 60145 58 Dn Queen of Scots 59.04.07 60141 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.08 60084 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Newcastle 59.04.10 60117 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.11 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.13 60141 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.14 60046 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Leeds - Edinburgh 59.04.15 60101 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Newcastle 59.04.17 60116 131 Up Queen of Scots from Edinburgh - Newcastle 59.04.17 60131 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 59.04.17 60134 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross


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59.04.18 60133 58 Dn Queen of Scots from Kings Cross - Leeds 59.04.20 60117 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.21 60134 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.22 60134 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.23 60134 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.23 60148 131 Up Queen of Scots from Leeds - Kings Cross 59.04.24 60130 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.25 60036 131 Up Queen of Scots from Newcastle from 60080 59.04.25 60080 131 Up Queen of Scots into Newcastle - 60036 on 59.04.27 60117 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.28 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots into Kings Cross 59.04.29 60131 131 Up Queen of Scots Yorkshire Pullman - March & April 1939 - 80 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 39.03.01 60111 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.02 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.06 60022 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.07 60104 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.08 60108 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.09 60048 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.10 60104 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.11 60048 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.13 60044 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.14 60034 ex Doncaster Works after light repairs (2) / 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 39.03.15 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.16 60098 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.17 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.18 60021 300 09.35 Kings Cross - Cambridge / 12.30 Cambridge - Kings Cross / 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 39.03.20 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.21 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.22 60098 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.24 60104 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.27 60090 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.28 60090 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.03.29 60108 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.05 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.06 60024 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.11 60024 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.12 60104 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.13 60104 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.14 60024 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.15 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.17 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.18 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.19 60103 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross


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39.04.22 60002 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 39.04.24 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.25 60097 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.26 60024 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.27 60003 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.28 60024 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 39.04.29 4469 595 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross Yorkshire Pullman - March & April 1949 - 70 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 49.03.19 60119 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 49.03.25 60118 Up Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.09 60134 13.57 Up into Kings Cross / Dn Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.09 60136 Up Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.11 60131 13.55 Up into Kings Cross / 17.30 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 8on 49.04.14 60022 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.19 60022 Leeds - Kings Cross past Grantham / Dn Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.19 60118 Up Yorkshire Pullman 49.04.30 60118 Yorkshire Pullman Yorkshire Pullman - March & April 1959 - 60 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 59.03.03 60103 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.04 60118 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.11 60103 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.13 60103 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman from Kings Cross 59.03.17 60103 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.17 60131 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.20 60062 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.21 60103 777 Nottingham - Kings Cross arr 10.50 / 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.23 60103 99 Up into Kings Cross / 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.24 60062 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.26 60131 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman 59.03.31 60134 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.02 60141 19 UpYorkshire Pullman / 88 Dn from Kings Cross 59.04.08 60062 Up LE past New Southgate 06.15 / 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.11 60123 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.16 60062 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.16 60117 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman arr 14.37 into Kings Cross past Newark / 88 Dn from Kings Cross 59.04.17 60157 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.20 60023 109 Up into Kings Cross / 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.20 60109 971 10.00 Leeds - Kings Cross arr 13.45 / 84 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.21 60062 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman


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59.04.23 60062 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.24 60109 111 Up into Kings Cross / 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.27 60062 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.27 60118 19 Up Yorkshire Pullman arr 14.37 / 88 18.20 Kings Cross - Leeds/Hull from Kings Cross 59.04.28 60062 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.29 60103 777 Nottingham - Kings Cross arr 10.50 / 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman 59.04.30 60062 84 17.20 Dn Yorkshire Pullman The Harrogate Sunday Pullman - March & April 1949 - 70 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 49.04.23 60063 10.16 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman The Harrogate Sunday Pullman - March & April 1959 - 60 years ago. 59.03.01 60120 19 Up Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.03.08 60117 19 Up Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.03.08 60118 84 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.03.15 60118 19 Up Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.03.15 60131 84 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.03.22 60118 84 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.04.05 60117 19 Up Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.04.05 60148 84 09.45 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.04.12 60123 84 09.45 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman 59.04.26 60117 84 09.45 Dn Harrogate Sunday Pullman The Tees Tyne Pullman - March & April 1949 - 70 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 49.04.14 60080 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman (12,16/253) 49.04.19 60116 Up Tees Tyne Pullman (265,19-235) 49.04.21 60073 Up Tees Tyne Pullman (258) 49.04.25 60073 Up Tees Tyne Pullman (172,16/75) The Tees Tyne Pullman - March & April 1959 - 60 years ago. Date: Locomotive: Working: 59.03.05 60128 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.03.09 60058 95 Up Tynesider into Kings Cross / 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.03.10 60028 145 Up Tees Tyne Pullman arr 14.03 / 896 19.21 Kings Cross - Peterborough 59.03.11 60128 99 Up into Kings Cross / 82 16.50 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.03.12 60128 111 Up into Kings Cross / 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman


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The Tees Tyne Pullman - March & April 1959 - 60 years ago (Continued). Date: Locomotive: Working: 59.03.13 60003 145 Up Tees Tyne Pullman / 96 Dn Aberdonian 59.03.26 60122 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.02 60026 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.06 60109 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.09 60026 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.09 60066 145 Up Tees Tyne Pullman past Newark / Kings Cross - Grantham 59.04.13 60005 95 Up Tynesider into Kings Cross / 82 16.50 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.15 60145 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.21 60066 111 Up into Kings Cross / 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.27 60008 145 Up Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.27 60029 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman 59.04.29 60003 145 Up Tees Tyne Pullman / 86 Dn from Kings Cross 59.04.29 60022 82 Dn Tees Tyne Pullman

Can you help Tommy? Tommy is updating the database on a daily basis and would be most grateful if any newsletter reader who undertook train spotting in steam days could look through their notebooks and if they find any information to contact him. Tommy is also happy to answer any reasonable enquiries if he can. My email address is [email protected].

©T.Bye. The NYMR “The Moorlander” Pullman Dinning Train at Goathland in 1996.



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©C.Lade Archive/N.Lade.

London Victoria Station Platform 2 May 6th, 1963.

The President of the Federal Republic of Cameroon is greeted on his arrival by Prime Minister Maurice Harold Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home. Leading Pullman Attendant Christopher Lade stands on the left of Pullman car AQUILA vestibule Door, the Pullman car on the right ISLE OF THANET.

The Christopher Lade Archive. (Courtesy of Nick Lade))

May 6th & 9th, May 1963.


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The Pullman Society

The Golden Way

The journal of the Pullman Society is published four times a year. Posted to your home address on publication. Each publication details matters relating to both the Pullman Car Company and the Pullman Cars operated, in both text and photographs.

Details on both the

Pullman Society and Membership can be sourced from the Societies website at: -

http://www.thepullmansociety.org.uk/

Contents. Pullman Survivors - Part 2. Pullman Drawings, Historical Model Railway-Society Collection. Dennis Rapley Bsc Ceng FICE. Amis des Wagon-Lits. Pullman Profile No.5 “The Golden Arrow”. One of Life’s Great Pleasures - Part 3. Parlour Car ISLE OF THANET. Modelling Notes. Preservation Notes.


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©Gerry Pierson Collection - Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust. Class A8 4-6-2T No.69877 with a down Pullman service passing West Park Stray, Harrogate in 1953.

Class A8 4-6-2T No.69877 was built at NER/LNER/BR Darlington Works, entering service in

February 1934. Withdrawn December 1959, Cut-up at Darlington Works January 1960.

The Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust

For further details visit the Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust Website www.arpt51a.com Richard Barber.

http://www.arpt51a.com/


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©Gerry Pierson Collection - Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust.

Class BR4/2 2-6-0 No.76021 Down Sunday Pullman passing West Park Stray Harrogate in 1953. Class BR4/2 2-6-0 No.76021 was built at BR Doncaster Works in December 1952.

Withdrawn October 1966, cut-up at Campbells, Airdrie February 1967.

©J M Boyes Collection - Armstrong Railway Photographic Trust.

Pullman Kitchen First Class ‘IBIS’ at Buckfastleigh station Yard in 1969.


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Preservation & Restoration News.

©D.Jones.

CAR No.54 Saloon Vestibule End on February 3rd, 2019. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Bluebell Railway Pullman Report David Jones


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Carriage & Wagon Update

Pullman Car News by Sheina Foulkes, Supervisor, Carriage & Wagon Department. Our expert machinist Paul Waldron is busy machining components such as W iron horn guides for Fingall’s bogies to replace life-expired parts. The photo below left shows the new castings, some of which have already been machined.

Work continues on many fronts on CAR No.54. The north end has been constructed and is now finally in place; the sliding lights are being refurbished; and arrangement being made for the casting of new table brackets. The seat trimming is progressing well, with our enthusiastic trimming team producing work of an extremely high standard.

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CAR No.64 Gets a New Roof Cover. During the Pullman maintenance period it was decided to replace the aluminium sheeting roof cover on CAR No.64 (“Christine”) for a traditional canvas. In recent times there has been evidence of water ingress, and after the awful experience of having to partially rebuild “Fingall” a few years ago due to a similar roof covering problem, the decision was made to fit a canvas to CAR No.64 as soon as possible. Immediately the Pullman entered the paint shop, the cant rail and rain strips and all of the roof furniture and filler pipe assemblies were removed. The aluminium sheets were taken off to reveal the roof boards, which were new when the car had its last overhaul. Fortunately, the boards showed no sign of deterioration, but there were signs of water accessing them in the areas of the rain strips—the softwood boards had turned grey here. The shaped copper roof end covers were left in place. The roof was then allowed to completely dry out, and the canvas was spread out over it so that the creases could be reduced to a minimum. A date was chosen for the canvas fitting, and various regular volunteers were contacted to make sure that they would be available at the C&W on the day. With the use of all three scissor lifts, the team covered the roof between the copper end caps with a layer of roof canvas bonding compound, and the canvas was then stretched over it and fitted, one side at a time. After smoothing out carefully with wooden blocks, the excess canvas was trimmed off the ends and sides, and holes were cut for the fans and vents. Copper tacks keep the edges fixed down. The new canvas was then painted with a 50:50 white spirit-diluted coat of white undercoat, which soaked right into the material. After a sufficient drying time, a stronger undercoat was applied, and it has now had a full-strength undercoat. We are now looking at refitting the cant rail strips and new hardwood rain strips. The old rain strips, which had been formed of two PVCu sections side-by-side, are not being reused as on the west side they had become brittle and some breakage occurred on their removal. The roof will now need cinder boards fitted before the destination board brackets are reattached to stop cinders becoming trapped behind the destination boards and burning holes in the canvas. To save money these cinder boards have been guillotined from one of the old aluminium roof sheets. Thanks go to the staff and volunteers who have helped with this important task. There will be no let-up in getting on and finishing the roof job so that CAR No.64 will be ready for use when next required, but at least it will be well protected and available for traffic for many years. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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PULLMAN CARS BARBARA and THEODORA. BARBARA. Barbara entered the Carriage and Wagon shed at the beginning of January 2019 to have new roof canvas fitted and a complete external repaint. Work commenced with the removal of all the roof furniture ( vents etc. ), guttering and cant mouldings so that the canvas on the roof could be peeled back to reveal the condition of the roof timbers. Both ends, particularly the curved, domed section needed replacing together with some of the main planks but nothing of the scale required to be repaired as on the Maunsell vehicles recently out shopped. While the roof was being stripped the whole of the outside was heavily sanded down which revealed areas which needed timber repairs to the south body side and in particular to the timbers above the vestibule doors. At the time of this report all the roof repairs are complete with all the old roofing compound removed, the boards sanded down, wood primer applied, and the new roof canvas laid on to allow any creases to drop out

©J.Weller.

New Canvas Fitted.

The Kent & East Sussex Railway

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The repair to the south side body work is progressing and while the vehicle is out of action upholstery repairs are being carried out off site. The roof canvas is due to be “glued” down this week (February 25th) then the painting will follow and the task of refitting all the roof furniture will commence. Once this element is finished Barbara will be moved out of its scaffolding bay to be replaced by Theodora. The external painting, lining and sign writing can begin. THEODORA. Theodora entered the shed at the same time as Barbara with its main work was to have new roof canvas fitted as the existing was time expired and leaked, damaging one of the marquetry frieze panels. A scaffolded walkway being erected, and Theodora was shunted into the bay ready to have the canvas stripped and replaced. The removal of the old canvas revealed a large amount of damaged wood which needed replacing but worse was to come when close inspection showed the vestibule end timbers had also suffered from water ingress and the decision was made to replace the whole of these main end timbers. This is not a quick process as these are the main structural timbers which support the corridor buffing gear together with the ends of the roof.

©J.Wheller.

New Vestibule End Timbers.


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These works are now well under way with the Robertsbridge end nearing completion and the timbers for the Headcorn end being made in the joinery shop ready to be fitted. These works were not anticipated which will have the undesirable effect of delaying Theodora re-entering traffic. As soon as Barbara`s roof is finished and Theodora’s structural repairs are completed , Theodora will be shunted into the scaffolded bay to have its roof canvas fitted, which was its primary work when it entered the shed.

“Dining On The Wealden Pullman”.

Your meal is carefully prepared onboard and served by authentically attired Pullman Attendants whilst the train gently winds its way along the Rother Valley. Dining carriages include two historic Pullman Cars dating from the 1920's and a 1930's First Class carriage built for the Southampton Ocean Liner traffic. Each perfectly captures the atmosphere and style for which travel by Pullman train became renowned. Thus the finest traditions of the Pullman Car Company are maintained for your enjoyment and as a reminder of a more elegant age. The Wealden Pullman is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers, who take great pride in recreating levels of service seldom enjoyed in today's busy world. Enjoy a complimentary aperitif whilst you admire the carefully restored steam locomotive or explore the intricate marquetry panelling in Pullman Car ‘Barbara'. Take your seat and savour the moment as the train gently departs on its relaxing journey....... Wealden Pullman' departs Tenterden Town Station on most Saturday evenings from April to November. A complimentary aperitif awaits your arrival from 7pm, before boarding the train in time for departure at 7.30pm. During the journey through the beautiful unspoilt Rother Valley, your carefully prepared meal will be silver-served by Pullman Attendants dressed in the period uniform of the Pullman Car Company. An onboard bar is available, although the Attendants are pleased to provide full table service. On arrival at Bodiam Station, a pause allows time to visit the steam locomotive, chat with its crew and perhaps take a photograph or two. Don't forget to pass by the pantry, where you can observe and chat to the staff hard at work. As the train returns to Tenterden Town, the dessert trolley offers an enticing range of desserts, all of which are made in the kitchen onboard the train. Coffee is served as the train is hauled up one of the steepest gradients in southern England, with Tenterden Town Station being reached at approximately 11.15pm. For further details visit http://www.kesr.org.uk/your-visit/pullman-dining

http://www.kesr.org.uk/your-visit/pullman-dining


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The Restoration of GARNET - Kieran Murray.

©S.Cumbor. The external restoration to 1960 Pullman standard ‘GARNET’ at Pickering on January 4th, 2019.

The external repainting and lining have been completed as can be seen by the above photograph, in the period January into February work to be undertaken included the brake work and other finishing jobs, with a test run of the car planned for mid-February.

©Marcus Woodcock. February 19th, 2019 GARNET at Pickering Station.


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GARNET - Saloon Interior’s on February 4th, 2019.

©K.Murray.

©K.Murray.


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©K.Murray.

GARNET Coupé Interior.

©K.Murray.

Pickering Station February 18th, 2019 and GARNET’S inaugural run to Grosmont.


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The Restoration of CAR No.79 - Kieran Murray. In December 2018 the car remained at DC Engineering in Shildon. The car will be transported to LS Engineering for final assembly to be completed. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway “Pullman Dining Train”.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the enchanting North York Moors National Park with friends and family as you experience an unforgettable lunch, afternoon tea or dinner on board the Pullman Dining Train or heritage saloon carriages. With years of catering experience behind us, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality of service. Experience seasonal menus featuring the best locally sourced food and drink, as you travel on a journey through the heart of our wonderful countryside. The luxurious carriages are a stylish sanctuary with observation windows perfect for watching the scenery unfold. Our Pullman Train Manager is on hand, from welcoming you on-board, to bidding you farewell at the end of your journey. Make your day even more special and upgrade your dining experience with some finishing touches, fine wines and gift ideas such as flowers, champagne and chocolates. Special dietary requirements can be catered for and need to be ordered at the time of booking. View our Allergy and Intolerance Information.

For further information https://www.nymr.co.uk/

https://www.nymr.co.uk/finishing-touches



https://www.nymr.co.uk/FAQs/wine-list-2019

https://www.nymr.co.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=05f5cdca-1480-40b6-9cb2-e53ca96cb527

https://www.nymr.co.uk/


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A Day in The Life Of “The Statesman” Pullman Train Manager Peter O’Brien.

©T.Bye - AY1092.

Class 47/4 No. 47479 “TRACK 29” Awaits departure from Carlisle with the “Settle-Carlisle Express” returning to Birmingham New Street.

In the days leading up to special trains, run by Manchester Executive Railway Company’s Private Pullman charter train “The Statesman” formed of 10 x ex BR Mk 2 1966 Pullman cars and Attendants coach were always frantic, with both food and wet stock ordering to be undertaken also all the freshly laundered linen collected. Then we had to ensure the freshly washed cutlery and crockery etc was checked for any damage and replaced as identified, but thankfully very few required replacing. The normal requirement for me commenced on the evening prior to the train working, at about 9pm I would meet up the Managing Director and we would make our way to Crewe Carriage Sheds, later to be we were relocated to a Liverpool Edge Hill. First priority was to ensure the food and wet stocks, lines, cutlery and crockery had been loaded, then a check on the train formation for the working and typically consisted as follows: - Parlour Brake, Parlour Car, Parlour Car, Parlour Car, Kitchen, Kitchen, Parlour Car, Parlour Car, Parlour Car, Parlour Car and the Attendants Coach.


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©T.Bye - AY1068.

The Manchester Executive Railway Company Coat of Arms. The on-board crew will have completed fully laying up the train, this included all linen table cloths napkins etc, these were all finest Irish Linen, table lamps, cutlery, crockery all cleaned polished and laid out on tables to our exacting standards, ready for the following days trip. I would then walk through the train and visually check each table met with my Pullman standard. Once the train was checked and all food etc loaded into fridges and the Kitchen Prep Areas, both the Managing Director and myself would then go through the train and shut all doors, and ensure the latches were on and the shore supply was plugged in to pre-heat or cool (depending on the season) the cars, and check all toilet and clean water tanks were filled, all charging leads in and cars on charge overnight. The train would normally be in the departure station approximately 30 minutes prior to departure, all stewards knew to which car they were allocated for the day. On a typical train working the crew would consist of 2 x Steward’s per car, with 1 x Chef and 2 x Kitchen assistants per kitchen, all the team worked well together and they knew what to do, so there was never any need for a team talk prior to the passengers joining the train. Once passengers started to arrive the stewards would stand at the vestibule the doors of their allotted car and greet passengers and show them to their reserved seats, and then on departure ensure all doors were closed and latched to prevent accidental opening during travel. On departure the food service could begin, and the stewards worked like a well-oiled machine all being professional stewards used to silver service on the move.


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©T.Bye - AY1095.

Stewards await to welcome passengers. On arrival at the destination station the stewards would unlock the vestibule door which in true Pullman tradition opened into the vestibule, the steward would then stand on the platform by the door entrance to assist passengers de-train. Typically, I would remain in the attendant’s coach during food service and the on-board staff could come and find me in the event of any problems during these times. Following food service, I would usually walk through the train and talk with passengers ensuring that they were happy and also chat with the stewards and kitchen staff.


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T.Bye - AY1072.

Kitchen First CAR No. 506 “THE RED ROSE”. One memorable working being from Crewe to Carlisle scenic land cruise via the Settle and Carlisle line, we had brought the cars down from their new base at Liverpool Edge Hill, as we were stopped awaiting passengers joining the train at Crewe, a fitter walked along and red carded the kitchens,(not allowed to travel on the BR Network) with them being gas cars and the powers that be unsure if any private owner gas cars could run on a soon to be broken up and privatised railway system. What followed was a frantic round of phone calls, to get the cards lifted, after a few safety checks were undertaken and the red cards were lifted and we could carry on to Carlisle with the passengers unaware of the drama that had just occurred a few minutes earlier. Thankfully the rest of the journey passed off without any incidents. Thankfully these issues were very rare and we could normally get them sorted in a few minutes using a network of contacts built up following a lifetime of railway charter work.

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©T.Bye.

Pullman - Model Scene.

2019 Pullmans

RRaannggee


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On Monday January 7th, 2019 Hornby announced the range of United Kingdom model railway products both new and current that will be available during 2019. I detail the Pullman Train Sets, Train Packs, Coach Packs and Individual Pullman Cars as detailed on the Hornby Hobbies web-site. Hornby detail against all but three of the Pullman products the ‘Era’ depicted by each model to assist modellers to correctly depict the ‘Era’ to which they may wish their model railway to present. I have identified the three Pullman products without their depicted ‘Era’, I have added my own interpretation of the depicted ‘Era’ of each. *identifies these three Pullman products. For full details of all Hornby ‘00’ gauge models and accessories being available within the Hornby 2019 sixty fifth edition catalogue RRP £8.99 available from Hornby and Hornby Stockists and can be reviewed at the Hornby Website. Hornby Era Classifications.

ERA DESCRIPTION DATE RANGE

1 Pioneering 1804 to 1869

2 Pre-Grouping 1870 to 1922

3 Grouping 1923 to 1947

4 Early British Railways 1948 to 1956

5 Late British Railways 1956 to 1968

6 British Rail Pre-Total Operations Processing System (TOPS) 1957 to 1971 7 British Rail TOPS 1971 to 1986

8 BR Sectorisation 1982 to 1997

9 Privatisation 1996 to 2008

10 Network Franchising 2006 to 2017 11 Present Day 2014 & Current

Acknowledgement.

My thanks to Hornby Hobbies for their assistance of the 2019 Pullman model review. All photographs, Product Details and Recommended Retail Price copyright to Hornby Hobbies.

For additional information on products available: -

https://www.hornby.com/us-en/

https://www.hornby.com/us-en/


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PULLMAN TRAIN SET.

*Era 1932 to 1947 - R1202 - MALLARD PULLMAN TRAIN SET.

LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific No.4468 ‘MALLARD’. Pullman First Parlour Car ‘ROSAMUND’ (RailRoad Range no interior lighting). Pullman Brake Car ‘CAR No.77 Third Class’(RailRoad Range no interior lighting). 3rd Radius Starter Oval with Track Pack A (with point and buffer stop). Train Controller (R8250). Wall Plug Transformer (P9000W). Power Connecting Track (R8206) Hornby MidiMat (1600 x 1180mm). DCC Ready. RRP £179.99


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PULLMAN TRAIN PACKS.

Era 3 - R3402 - THE QUEEN OF SCOTS. Era 3. LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific 4500 ‘GARGANEY’. Pullman First Kitchen Car ‘THELMA’. Pullman First Parlour Car ‘SHEILA’. Pullman Brake Car ‘CAR No.77 THIRD CLASS’. DCC Ready. RRP £331.99


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Era 6 - R3606 - 5-BEL Brighton Belle (Unit No.3053).

Era 6. Pullman Motor Brake Parlour Second Class CAR No.92. Pullman Motor Brake Parlour Second Class CAR No.93. DCC Ready. RRP £199.99 (To enhance the formation R4871 Coach Pack refers).

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Era 11 - R3750 - Belmond - British Pullman.

Era 11. DB Cargo (UK) Class 67 No.67021 Pullman First Kitchen Car ‘IBIS’. Pullman First Kitchen Car ‘IONE’. Pullman First Parlour Car ‘MINERVA’. DCC Ready. RRP 225.99


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Coach Pack.

Era 6 - R4871 - 5-BEL Brighton Belle Coach Pack ‘GWEN’, ‘MONA’, ‘CAR No.85’ - £179.99.

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INDIVIDUAL PULLMAN CARS.

Era 5 - R4693 - Parlour Brake Second Class ‘CAR No.78’ - £58.99.


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*Era 1948 to 1956 - R4738 - Parlour First Class ‘MINERVA’ - Matchwood Sides - £58.99.

Era 4 - R4739 - Parlour Second Class ‘CAR No.34’ - Matchwood Sides - £58.99.

R4740 - Kitchen First Class ‘ARGUS’ - Matchwood Sides - £58.99.


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Era 4 - R4741 - Kitchen Second Class ‘CAR No.58’ - Matchwood Sides - £58.99.

Era 3 - R4860 - J Type Devon Belle Observation Car ‘CAR No.13’ - £74.99.

Era 4 - R4904 - ‘The New Century Bar’ - £58.99


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RAILROAD.

*Era 1956 to 1967 - R4312 - Parlour First Class ‘ROSEMARY’ - No Interior Lighting - £23.99.

*Era 1956 to 1967 - R4313 - Parlour Brake Second Class ‘CAR No.65’ - No Interior Lighting - £23.99.

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PULLMAN LIVERIED LOCOMOTIVE.

Era 11 - R3774 - DB Cargo (UK) Class 67 No.67024 - Pullman Belmond Livery.

DCC Ready. RRP £159.99


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I have included details of the non-authentic Pullman “Northern Belle” Train Pack and Coach Pack for information purpose only.

Era 10 - R3697 - Northern Belle (Non-Original Pullman Coaches).

Era 10. West Coast Railways Class 57/6 No.57601 ‘WINDSOR CASTLE’. BR Mk2D Open First No.3182 ‘WARWICK’. BR Mk2E Open First No.3247 ‘CHATSWORTH’. BR Mk2D Corridor Brake First No.17167 ‘CAR No.17167. DCC Ready. RRP 239.99 (To enhance the formation R4898 Coach Pack refers).

COACH PACK.

Era 10 - R4898 - Northern Belle Coach Pack (Non-Original Pullman Coaches)

‘ALNWICK’, ‘BELVOIR’ ‘HARLECH’ - £104.99.


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Bachmann Era Classifications.

ERA DESCRIPTION DATE RANGE

1 Pioneering 1804 to 1875

2 Pre-Grouping 1875 to 1922

3 The Big Four LMS, GWR, LNER & SR

1923 to 1947

4 British Railways Early Emblem 1948 to 1956

5 British Railways Late Crest 1957 to 1966 6 British Rail Pre-Total Operations Processing System (TOPS) 1967 to 1971

7 British Rail Blue TOPS 1971 to 1982

8 British Rail Sectorisation 1982 to 1994

9 Post Privatisation 1995 Onwards

Acknowledgement.

My thanks to Bachmann Branchline for their assistance of the 2019 Pullman model review.

For additional information on products available: -

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/

https://www.bachmann.co.uk/


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30-420 - Western Pullman - Ultima Sound Fitted Train Set.



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39-282 - Pullman First Class Kitchen ROBIN with White Roof Era 5 - Fitted with interior lighting and supplied with an accessory pack.


39-292 - Pullman First Class Parlour PEARL with White Roof Era 5 - Fitted with interior lighting and supplied with an accessory pack.


39-310C - Pullman Second Class Parlour CAR No.350 with Grey Roof Era 5 - Fitted with interior lighting and supplied with an accessory pack.



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39-312 – BR Mk1 Pullman First Open (FO) Ex-Second-Class Parlour E352E with Grey Roof

Era 6/7 - Fitted with interior lighting and supplied with an accessory pack.

©Bachmann Branchline. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

©T.Bye - F730.

The “Moorlander” at Goathland Station in April 1997. Hauled by re-built West Country Pacific 4-6-2 No. 34101 “HARTLAND”.


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Kevin Robertson the author of three publications in the period 2005 to 2012 covering in both text and photographs the unique “Blue Pullman” units and services. An updated edition titled “The Blue Pullman Story” with additional information and photographs.

Publication being scheduled for late 2019.

Further updates will be advised during 2019.


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CIWL News - Articles - Photographs.

©D.Delattre.

AMIS DES WAGONS-LITS Our Aims. We are a dedicated group of friends from France, Belgium, Spain, Austria, The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom whose specialist knowledge of CIWL allows us to: - 1. Keep in contact with owners of CIWL cars. 2. Monitor the movement, transfers, sales of CIWL cars world-wide. 3. Keep alive the interest in CIWL cars; their history and evolution and future developments by today’s operators. 4. Review new books and films with their special CIWL interest. 5 . Publish a regular feature on a Heritage Railway that operates one or more CIWL cars. 6. Report progress on the restoration of existing CIWL cars. 7. Report on current Night Train and tour train operations throughout Europe. 8. Set out just how CIWL car attendants did their work.


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We believe that there is an ongoing interest in what has happened to the many hundreds of CIWL cars and especially those that are scattered around Europe and beyond. There is still a substantial interest in the world of these iconic trains and their blue coloured livery, sleeping cars, restaurant cars and Pullman cars. The IRPS has gallantly published its journal for 10 years following the demise of the WagonsLits Society in 2008, and we also recognise the considerable effort by colleagues in Europe who in turn have contributed a lot over the years. We plan to include one article every issue in the language of one of our member countries. Space will not allow us to produce it with a bilingual text even so Danish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Romania, the possibilities are limitless. In conclusion, we are excited about this magazine, but simply ask you to pass on the word and then if you would like to receive a copy regularly to mail us. Under the data Protection Act we will need your agreement to keep a note of your e-mail address. We will run on a not-for-profit basis, hopefully with some sponsorship funding from railway museums and study organisations. Costs will be controlled and will inevitably include printing and postage expenses that will entail a subscription charge for members. February 2019 - First Newsletter Details. We are about to launch the first edition of “Amis des Wagons-lits” CIWL newsletter. This first very comprehensive 29-page edition will be in a pdf format and if anyone would like a copy, they should please register with either: - 1. Brendan Martin [email protected] or 2. Christopher Elliott [email protected] To be featured in this edition will be: - Remaining CIWL cars - February 2019. The Luxury end of the Market. ACC Ingénierie & Maintenance - Clermont Ferrand. On the move - reports of CIWL relocations. The CIWL Blue Guide Summer 1939. Steam Train Festival - Maldegem 4-5 May 2019. ‘Coches CIWL y especiales de RENFE’ review of Juan Delgado Luna’s book. Developments in northern Spain - AZAFT and Canfranc. Night Trains Today. Model News. Heritage railways and railway museums of Europe. Film Review, Book preview - Chris Elliott and Amis des Wagons-Lits aims and objectives. The editorial team : UK: Brendan Martin [email protected] Europe: Chris Elliott [email protected]

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“The Hotel Cipriani Express”.

The Hotel Cipriani, Venice. Before proceeding I will answer the question as to why the title “The Hotel Cipriani Express”. We turn the clock back forty-three years to 1976 when Sea Containers Ltd, purchased their first hotel the Cipriani in Venice. Following the Hotel’s purchase, the next date of interest was May 11th, 1977 when the final “Direct-Orient-Express/Marmara Express” departed Paris for Istanbul, the final departure brought the Worlds press and television to report the demise of the historical service. Sea Containers Ltd, were at this time viewing potential ways to increase the patronage of the Cipriani, with the demise of the “Orient-Express” this was seen as a possible source of patronage by bringing them by train from the United Kingdom and Western Europe to Venice by a restored train. Without the Hotel Cipriani it is doubtful that Sea Containers would have restored the world’s most Iconic train the Venice Simplon Orient-Express as we know it today, so hence the title of this history “The Hotel Cipriani Express”. The Hotel Cipriani. The Hotel Cipriani was opened in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, who was the founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice and inventor of the Bellini cocktail. The rooms were decorated with Venetian furnishings, including Murano glass chandeliers, Fortuny fabrics and Venetian artworks. The hotel achieved instant acclaim. As already mentioned in 1976, the Hotel Cipriani was purchased by Sea Containers Ltd, which established a leisure division named Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. In the Spring of 2014, the Hotel Cipriani was rebranded as the Belmond Hotel Cipriani as part of the complete rebranding of Orient-Express Hotels as Belmond Ltd. The Direct-Orient-Express/Marmara-Express. The curtain call for the “Direct-Orient-Express/Marmara-Express” was undertaken on May 11th, 1977 when the final departure from Paris for Istanbul. This brought to the end of 94 years of Wagon-Lits service that commenced on October June 5th, 1883 from Paris to Constantinople via train, boat, train and boat. It was not until 1889 when the railway track was completed giving a direct route from Paris to Constantinople. The Sotheby’s Monte Carlo Auction. On October 8th, 1977 an Auction took place at Monte Carlo of five CIWL Orient-Express Cars. On the morning of October 7th, the five cars to be auctioned by Sotheby’s on behalf of Wagon-Lits undertook a journey from Nice to Monte Carlo. Departing Nice 19 minutes late, the journey hugged the Mediterranean coastline and normally takes 20 minutes, this journey took 54 minutes. Sotheby’s Peter Wilson and Paul Bianchini (who liaised between Sotheby’s and Wagon-Lits) took their places on the auction platform. Attending the auction was James Sherwood of Sea -Containers Ltd with Lord Garnock and William McAlpine and Gérard Gallet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipriani_S.A.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%27s_Bar_(Venice)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%27s_Bar_(Venice)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellini_cocktail

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Containers_Ltd

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmond_Ltd.


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The five cars consisted: - Wagon-Pullman No. 4163 Acquired by André Paccard on behalf of King Hassan II - $137,700 Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3548 Acquired by André Paccard on behalf of King Hassan II - Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3489 Acquired by James Sherwood - $41,000 Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3543 Acquired by James Sherwood - $72,800 Wagon-Salon Pullman No. 2741 Acquired by Alby Glatt - $60,300 January 2019 Car Locations: - Wagon-Pullman No. 4163 Nothing is currently known on the condition of these Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3548 cars located on a private estate, Betz. Wagon-Salon Pullman No. 2741 Swisstrain. Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3489 Unrestored and Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at Haine St.Pierre, Belgium. Wagon-Lits Lx No. 3543 Restored and operational within the Continental formation of the Venice Simplon Orient-Express. The Venice Simplon Orient-Express. The Cars. With the successful purchase of two cars No.34891&2 & 35431 they were the start of the Venice Simplon Orient-Express project which would eventually lead to the private luxury train service from London to Venice and other European cities. In the period from October 8th, 1977 to May 25th, 1982 Sea Containers acquired 23 x CIWL cars for the continental train and 11 x Pullman cars and ex LNER Brake Van for the United Kingdom train at a cost of £11 million for purchase and restoration. The restoration of the continental cars was undertaken at two workshops, 10 x cars were refurbished at the Wagon-Lits Slykens Workshops, Ostend, and 8 x cars were refurbished at the Bremer Waggonbau workshops at Bremen. The renovation was made with some technical modifications, to match both stringent safety standards and comfort requests, for example the dining cars were fitted with modern kitchens. They have also become air-conditioned, which was introduced in 2017 even in the sleeping cars. In the mid-2000’s the original bogies were changed to brand new ones to achieve higher speeds (160 km/h instead of 140 km/h). The restoration of the United Kingdom cars was initially undertaken at Steamtown, Carnforth and from the mid 1980’s at VSO-E Stewarts Lane Workshops & Depot. The renovation was made with some technical modifications, to match both stringent safety standards and comfort requests, for example the kitchen cars were fitted with modern kitchens. All the Pullman cars were fitted with LNER Gresley Double Bolster Bogies. In 1989 ex-Brighton Belle car AUDREY was re-bogied with BR ‘B5’ type bogies, and the later restorations of ex-Brighton Belle cars VERA & GWEN were fitted with BR ‘B5’ type bogies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxury_train

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostend

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremen


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In the period from May 25th, 1982 to 2000 Sea Containers purchased a further 13 x Pullman cars within the United Kingdom. In the period 1988 to 2002 Sea Containers disposed of 6 x Pullman cars to private individuals and preserved railways within the United Kingdom. As of January 2019 Belmond, have in unrestored condition 5 x CIWL stored at the SNCB Wagon Workshop at Haine St.Pierre, Belgium (Closed in 2005), and at Belmond Stewarts Lane Depot a total of 7 x Pullman cars. The unique histories of the VSO-E restored cars cover the period from the eldest car built in 1925 and the youngest in 1952. In the outside period of normal service during 2016, 16 x continental cars went through the workshops of ACC Ingénierie et Maintenance at Clermont Ferrand, France, as part of their annual maintenance and inspection. In addition, ACC have undertaken improvements and restoration work on both the Continental and United Kingdom cars. Of note is the movement by rail from the United Kingdom via the channel Tunnel Pullman car PHOENIX to the works in March 2017 for complete restoration of the car. The car returned to the United Kingdom by rail in April 2018. A second Pullman car PERSEUS undertook the same journey in the summer of 2018. The Venice Simplon Orient-Express Operation - London to Venice. The United Kingdom Operation - London to Folkestone. On May 25th, 1982 the inaugural service of the restored Venice Simplon Orient-Express commenced from London Victoria Station to Venice St.Lucia Station, operating three times a week within the umber and cream liveried Pullman cars, all the cars have individual names, confirming that they are indeed First-Class cars with individual armchairs. The route undertaken by the United Kingdom train from London Victoria Station via the Garden of England (Kent) to Folkestone -Harbour Station. Passengers then transferred to a Cross Channel Ferry for the journey across the channel to Boulougne. The crossing of the English Channel from 1982 until the early 1990’s was by cross channel ferry, this was followed in the early 1990’s by the SeaCat, both had designated seating areas for VSO-E passengers. With the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 it was only a matter of time before the cross-channel ferry service from Folkestone was terminated. The termination of cross channel service then saw the termination of normal passenger train services to Folkestone Harbour Station. The VSO-E continued to use Folkestone Harbour Station, passengers detained to travel in luxury road coaches to the Cheriton Channel Tunnel terminal for conveyance under the English Tunnel to Calais to recommence the Journey within the restored CIWL cars. With only the VSO-E and the occasional enthusiast special train travelling the Harbour Branch line it was only a matter of time when the end was in sight for Folkestone Harbour Station and the branch line. The final VSO-E service to Folkestone Harbour Station was undertaken on November 13th, 2008. The VSO-E service from the opening of the 2009 season terminated at Folkestone West Station, where a designated waiting room for passengers was made available, once detrained the journey recommenced by Luxury coaches via the Channel Tunnel to Calais


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The Continental Operation - Boulogne & Calais to Venice. The original 1982 service commenced at Gare de Boulogne-Maritime with passengers disembarking from the cross-channel ferry and joining the Continental train which from 1982 until 1984 was routed Boulogne, Paris, Lausanne, Simplon Tunnel, Milan, Verona to Venice Santa Lucia station. What became apparent during 1982 to 1984 operation was that the superb scenery was being missed as it was being passed during the overnight section of the journey. In the summer of 1984 for two months only a trial was undertaken by the re-routing of the train from Boulogne, Paris, Zurich, Arlberg Tunnel, St.Anton, Innsbruck, Brenner Pass, Verona to Venice Santa Lucia station. The trial was a great success with the superb Alpine scenery available in day light during both the South and North bound journeys. As of the commencement of the 1985 operation the revised route was undertaken, to which the service remains operational. With the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 it was only a matter of time before the cross-channel ferry service from Folkestone was terminated. The VSO-E continued to use Folkestone Harbour Station, passengers detained to travel in luxury road coaches to the Cheriton Channel Tunnel terminal for conveyance under the English Tunnel to Calais to recommence the Journey within the restored CIWL cars. Passenger today join the train at Calais to join the sleeping cars and dining cars of the former Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits for onward travel via Paris, Zurich, Innsbruck, Verona and finally Venice. The continental train formation consists of 18 cars, 12 x sleeping cars, 3 x dining cars, 1 x bar car and two former sleepers, which provide accommodation for the staff and storage rooms for luggage and supplies as well. The ‘LX’ class sleepers have nine double compartments, while the ‘S1’ class sleepers accommodate 17 passengers in four double and nine single compartments. The formation of the continental train from the commencement of the service in 1982 until 2017 remained the same, but in the Spring of 2018 a new class was introduced ‘The Grand Suite’ with the refitting of the sleeping car No.3425. The car contains three suites (Paris, Istanbul and Venice) and include double or twin bed layout, a drawing saloon with a sofa (which is convertible to a third bed) and en-suite bathroom. The operations of both the VSO-E within the United Kingdom and Continent were rebranded in the Spring of 2014 to Belmond Ltd, under the Belmond name the operations continued which also included 45 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruises in 24 countries. In November 2017 the ”Northern Belle” was acquired by West Coast Railway and thirteen months later in December 2018 Belmond Ltd was acquired by LVMH in a transaction expected to close in the first half of 2019.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_car

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dining_car

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmond_Ltd.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LVMH


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KEY TO TABLES OF CARS.

Tables.

Table 1 - Sotheby’s Monte Carlo Auction Cars.

Table 2 - Restored European CIWL Cars.

Table 3 - Un-restored European CIWL Cars.

Table 4 - Restored United Kingdom Pullman Cars.

Table 5 - Un-restored United Kingdom Pullman Cars.

Table 6 - Baggage Vans and other Carriages.

Table 7 - Pullman Car Disposals.

Builder.

BRCW - Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Co. Ltd, Smethwick, Birmingham, England.

BRE - British Railways, Eastleigh Works, England.

BRD - British Railways, Derby Works, England.

BRW - British Railways, Wolverton Works, England

EIC - Entreprises Industrielles Charentaises Aytré, La Rochelle, France.

LACM - Les Ateliers de Construction Métallurgiques, Nivelles, Belgium.

LNER - London & North Eastern Railway, York, England.

MCCW - Metropolitan Cammell Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd, Saltley, Birmingham, England.

MRCW - Midland Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd, Oldbury, Birmingham, England.

OMI - Officine Meccaniche Italiane, Reggio d’Emilia, Italy.

PCC - Pullman Car Company, Preston Park Workshops, Brighton, England.

PS - Pressed Steel Company Limited, Linwood, Scotland.

Restoration Workshops European Cars.

Clermont Ferrand - ACC Ingénierie et Maintenance.

Bremen - Bremer Waggonbau.

Ostend - Wagon-Lits Slykens Workshop.

Restoration Workshops United Kingdom Cars.

Clermont Ferrand - ACC Ingénierie et Maintenance.

Carnforth - Steamtown.

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Car Type.

Parlour - Pullman car with 2 x saloons, 2 x coupé, 2 x lavatories.

Kitchen - Pullman with 2 x saloons, kitchen, 1 x coupé, 1 x lavatory.

Parlour Brake - Pullman with2 x saloons, 2 x coupés and a brake compartment, 1 x lavatory.

SI - Sleeping car with 8 x single and 4 x double compartments.

Luxe - Sleeping car originally with 10 x single compartments (Most were later converted

to Luxe 20 in the Depression by adding extra bunks).

Lx I8S - Sleeping car with 9 x double compartments, 1 x service, 1 x lavatory.

Lx I8L - Sleeping car with 9 x double compartments, 2 x lavatory, one extra-large.

YUB - Sleeping car with 7 x double, 4 x treble compartments. GS - SI No.3425 converted in 2017/8 to Grand Suites consisting three suites (Paris, Istanbul and Venice) include double or twin bed layout, a drawing saloon with a sofa (which is convertible to a third bed) and en-suite bathroom.

BV - Baggage Van.

WP - Wagon Pullman.

WPC - Wagon Pullman Cuisine.

WR - Wagon-Restaurant.

Abreviation.

CIWL - Compagnie Internationale des Wagon-Lits et des Grands Express Européens.

VSO-E - Venice Simplon Orient-Express.

Interior Designer.

* - Marquetry made by Albert Dunn in 1920s and 1930s.

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Table 1 - Sotheby’s Monte Carlo Auction Cars.

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Car Type. Additional Notes.

2741 1926 Sté. Lorraine des Anciens Ets. De Dietrich,. Reichshoffen, Niederbron-les-Bains. France.

WSP - Wagon-Salon Pullman

Acquired by Alby Glatt

3489 1929 Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd., Salley, Birmingham.

WL - Wagon-Lits Luxe

Acquired by James Sherwood

3543 1929 Entreprises Industrielles Charentaises Aytré, La Rochelle, France.


Acquired by James Sherwood



Acquired by André Paccard on behalf of King Hassan II


WP - Wagon-Pullman

Acquired by André Paccard on behalf of King Hassan II

Table 2 - Restored European CIWL Cars.

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Interior

Designer. Original

Car Type.

Belmond Type. Acquired. Restored. Decoration.

3309 1926 Nivelles René Prou SI SI CIWL Bremen Floral Art Deco Marquetry

3425 1929 BRCW René Prou SI SI CIWL Bremen Art Deco Leaf Marquetry

3473 1929 MCCW Morison(*) Luxe Lx 18S CIWL Ostend ‘Flower Garland’ Marquetry

3482 1929 MCCW Maple* Luxe Lx 18S CIWL Ostend ‘Trapeze’ Marquetry

3483 1929 MCCW Morison(*) Luxe Lx 18S CIWL Ostend ‘Flower Basket’ Marquetry

3525 1929 E.I.C. René Prou Luxe Lx 18L CIWL Ostend ‘Sapelli Pearl’ Inlay

3539 1929 E.I.C. René Prou Luxe Lx 18S CIWL Ostend ‘Sapelli Pearl’ Inlay



3552 1929 E.I.C. Nelson Luxe Lx 18S CIWL Ostend Tiger-Lily Marquetry



3674 1931 E.I.C Gérard Gallet (1981)

WR Bar Car Private Owner

Bremen Art Nouveau & Grand Piano

3912 1949 Nivelles - YUB 26 x Berths

Staff Car 14 x Berths & Baggage

CIWL Bremen Mahogany Panels

3915 1949 Nivelles - YUB 26 x Berths

Staff Car 14 x Berths & Baggage

Aerostock SARL

Bremen Mahogany Panels

4095 1927 BRCW Unknown WPC 38 x Seats

WR 38 x Seats CIWL Bremen Black Lacquer Panels with Sporting Animals

4110 1927 BRCW Unknown* WPC 38 x Seats

WR 38 x Seats CIWL Bremen ‘Etoile du Nord’ Flower Baskets

4141 1929 E.I.C René Lalique

WPC 20 x Seats

PR 20 x Seats Aerostock SARL

Bremen Lalique Glass of Bacchanalian Maidens

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Table 3 - Unrestored European CIWL Cars.

Car


Designer. Original

Car Type.

Acquired. Decoration. Additional Notes.

2974 1927 Reggio ? WR ? Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at

Haine St.Pierre, Belgium. (The Works Closed in 2005).

34891/2. 1929 MCCW Morrison WL Lx 16

? Marqueterie paniers fleurs

Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at


3907 1949 Nivelles ? WL YU ? Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at


4104 1927 BRCW ? WPC ? Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at


4121 1927 MCCW ? WP ? Stored externally at SNCB Wagon Workshop at


1. Monte Carlo Auction October 1977.

Table 4 - Restored United Kingdom Pullman Cars.

Car


Designer. Original

Car Type.

Belmond Type.

Acquired. Restored. Decoration. Additional Notes.

AUDREY 1932 MCCW G.G.Milne*

Kitchen 20 Seats

Kitchen 20 Seats

1980 from David

Lowther

Carnforth Marquetry landscape

panels; Art Deco

strip lights

CYGNUS 1951 BRCW Waring & Gillow

Parlour 26 Seats

Parlour 26 Seats

1977 from the North Yorkshire

Moors Railway

Carnforth Mahogany panels,

mirrors & old prints

GWEN 1932 MCCW Waring & Gillow

Kitchen 20 Seats

Kitchen 20 Seats

1988 from the Colne

Valley Railway, Halstead

Stewarts Lane

IBIS 1925 BRCW Unknown* Kitchen 20 Seats

Kitchen 20 Seats

1981 from the Standard

Gauge Steam Trust, Birmingham

Carnforth Greek Dancing

girl’s marquetry

IONE 1928 MCCW Unknown Kitchen 20 Seats

Kitchen 20 Seats

1981 from P.W.Whiteh

ouse

Carnforth Burr wood panels,

Victorian frieze

LUCILLE 1928 MCCW Unknown* Parlour 24 Seats

Parlour 24 Seats

1986 from the South Eastern Steam Centre

Stewarts Lane

Classic Grecian urns

of green holly veneer

MINERVA (III)

1927 MRCW Unknown* Kitchen 22 Seats

Parlour Brake

26 Seats

1981 from the Lytham

Creek Railway

Museum, Lancashire

Carnforth Edwardian-type

marquetry


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Table 4 - Restored United Kingdom Pullman Cars (Continued).

Car


Designer. Original

Car Type.

Belmond Type.

Acquired. Restored. Decoration. Additional Notes.

PERSEUS 1951 BRCW Waring & Gillow

Parlour 26 Seats

Parlour 26 Seats

1977 from the North Yorkshire

Moors Railway

Carnforth Yellow wood panels, old

prints

PHOENIX 1952 1927 MCCW#

1952 PCC

Waring & Gillow (1981)

Parlour 26 Seats

Parlour 26 Seats

1980 from the Hotel-

Restaurants Mecure,

Lyon, France

Carnforth Oval Frames of marquetry

flowers

Originally 1927

RAINBOW(I)# which

was burnt out in

August 1936.

Chassis stored until

1952

VERA 1932 MCCW H.H.Martyn*

Cheltenham

Kitchen 20 Seats

Kitchen 20 Seats

1985 from D.Turner, Westleton,

Suffolk

Stewarts Lane

Leaping gazelle and

palm trees in veneer

ZENA 1929 MCCW Unknown Parlour 24 Seats

Parlour 26 Seats

1979 from Terry

Robinson

Carnforth Art Deco Marquetry

Table 5 - Un-restored United Kingdom Pullman Cars.

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Original

Car Type. Acquired. Additional Notes.

AGATHA 1928 MCCW Parlour 1977 From Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Stored at Stewarts Lane

MONA 1932 MCCW Kitchen 2000 From the Brighton Belle Inn, Winsford, Cheshire


PHYLLIS 1928 MCCW Kitchen 2000 From the Bluebell Railway Stored at Stewarts Lane

RUTH 1932 MCCW Composite 1999 From Rowden Mill Station Stored at Stewarts Lane

CAR No. 86

1932 MCCW Parlour 1979 From Joseph Tetley Brewers, York


CAR No. 92

1932 MCCW Motor Brake

Parlour

1995 From Brighton Museum of Transport


CAR No. 93

1932 MCCW Motor Brake

Parlour

1995 From Brighton Museum of Transport

2004 to CIWL Works, Ostend, for conversion to DVT. Returned uncompleted.



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Table 6 - Pullman Car Disposals.

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Original

Car Type. Acquired. Disposed To.

AQUILA 1951 BRCW Kitchen 1986 From H.P.Bulmers, Hereford

1988 to the Colne Valley Railway

CARINA 1951 BRCWC Kitchen 1980 From the Hotel-Restaurants Mecure, Lyon,

France

2002 Private Buyer North Yorkshire Moors Railway

CAR No.

36 1926 BRCW Parlour 1986 From H.P.Bulmers,

Hereford Bulmers - MORELLA

1988 as HERMIONE(II) to the Colne Valley Railway

CAR No. 64

1928 MCCW Parlour 1986 From H.P.Bulmers, Hereford

Bulmers - CHRISTINE 1987 to the Bluebell Railway named CHRISTINE

CAR No. 76

1928 MCCW Parlour 1986 From H.P.Bulmers, Hereford

Bulmers - EVE 1996 to the Bluebell Railway named LILIAN

CAR No. 83

1930 BRCW Parlour 1986 From H.P.Bulmers, Hereford

Bulmers - PRINIA 2002 to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway named

ANN

Table 7 - United Kingdom Baggage Vans and other Carriages.

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Original Car

Type. Belmond

Type. Acquired. Restored. Additional Notes.

Baggage Car No.7 (957)

1943 LNER Brake Van Pidgeon Carrier

Baggage Car

1980 Carnforth Withdrawn from operational service Baggage Car No.7 became a stores van at Stewarts Lane. By 1999 its use was no longer required and the VSO-E indicated that it was looking to dispose of it. February 2000, Baggage Car No.7 was dispatched to Booth Roe of Rotherham, for scrapping.

Baggage Car No.8

1955 BRE Continental Ferry Scenery Van

Baggage Car

Circa 2005/6

? 889202, 99542.

Baggage Car No.9

1956 MCCW BR Mk1 (BSK) Brake Second Corridor

Support Coach

1981 Stewarts Lane

34991, 99538. Electric heating, air brakes. Interior converted to "support coach". Temporarily from Stewarts Lane to South Devon October 2008. Purchased by 5542 Ltd by August 2013. To be returned to passenger configuration: work needed includes refitting seating, some windows to be reglazed and steam heat to be refitted.

Baggage Car No.11

1963 BRW BR Mk1 (BSK) Corridor Brake Second

Baggage Car

1994 ? 35466 & 80207, 99545. 1986/7 Converted to Courier Vehicle. 199? Converted to British Pullman Support Vehicle.

6313 Generator Van

1958 PS BR Mk1 (BG) Brake Gangwayed

Generator Van

Currently Unknown

? 81553 & 92167, 6313. 1992 Converted to Generator Van.

9502

1972 BRD BR Mk2E (BSO) Brake Second Open

Support Coach

2010 ? 9502

B889200 1955 BRE Continental Ferry Scenery Van

Store Currently Unknown

Not Applicable

889200, 99542. Based on prototype GUVs to Lot 30417. One of four built. Fitted with French air brake system.


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Table 7 - United Kingdom Baggage Vans and other Carriages (Continued).

Car

Name/No. Built. Builder. Original Car

Type. Belmond

Type. Acquired. Restored. Additional Notes.

34994 1957 MCCW BR Mk1 (BSO) Corridor Second Brake

Store 1996 Not Applicable

34994, 99203, 083637. Converted 1965 to Bullion Van.

E16847E 1926 LNER

(BTK) Corridor Brake Third

- 2007 Not Applicable

16847, 1083, 24680, DE320645. Underframe only (underframe same as some Pullman cars). Rebuilt 1942 as BTK (Diagram 324), Rebuilt 1958 to CCE Staff & dormitory coach for Ballast Cleaner DR76320. OOU at Jarvis, York. Reduced to underframe by January 2007. Removed by road to VSO-E Stewarts Lane February 2007. Some bogie swaps retained for underframe as has same frame section as the Pullman cars.

35005

1956 MCCW BR Mk1 (BSK) Brake Second Corridor

- ? Not Applicable

35005, 80414. Rebuilt at York 1966 to Post Office Stowage Van.

Acknowledgements of Information: - This article would not have been possible without the use of already published information and correspondence received. My sole aim has been to collate both an updated history and tables of the United Kingdom Pullman cars the Continental CIWL cars that form the Venice Simplon Orient-Express both operational, stored and since disposed. Individuals: Jos Geilen, Otto Dijkstra Brendan Martin, Christopher Elliott, Mike Guerra, Pierre Birge, Xavier Guerra, Steffen Dresler, Tim Robbins. Publications: Venice Simplon Orient-Express the return of the worlds most celebrated train - Shirley Sherwood - 1983 - Weidenfeld & Nicolson - ISBN 0 297 78261 4. Venice Simplon Orient-Express the return of the worlds most celebrated train - Shirley Sherwood - 1990 - Weidenfeld & Nicolson - ISBN 0 297 83035 X. Pullmans of the Venice Simplon Orient-Express - Shirley Sherwood – 1997 - The Illustrated London News Group - ISBN 0 950 63261 9. Orient-Express A Personal Journey - James B. Sherwood – 2012 - The Robson Press - ISBN 978 1 84954 187 9. Belmond British Pullman London - 2015 - Belmond Management Services S.à.r.l. British Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock 2018 - Robert Pritchard & Peter Hall - Platform 5 - ISBN 978 1 909431 44 7. Turkish Forum English - Gary Buchanan - June 15th, 2011. The New York Times Archives - October 10, 1977 - Page 34.


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As ever my thanks to all the readers who have contributed to both this newsletter edition and the PCS-Archive. Without these contributions this edition would not have been possible. The NYMR must be congratulated on the superb restoration of Pullman car “GARNET”. The three year restoration project has restored the car interior as introduced on the ECML in 1960. “GARNET” is the only surviving 1960/1 Parlour First in with original style saloon and Coupés. Sumptuous armchairs await the passengers, each having a window view and not forgetting the high standard exterior restoration into umber and cream with lining, coat of arms and car name. At this stage I have not a complete list of all those involved in “GARNET’S” restoration, but rest assured this will be addressed within a planned “Special Edition” covering “GARNET’S” preservation on the NYMR through to the completion of the current restoration project. With the publication on February 28th, of the first “AMIS DES WAGONS-LITS” newsletter, I have decided that the CIWL section within this edition of the newsletter will be last. “AMIS DES WAGONS-LITS” will cover more in depth news and articles and such I hope that you will support the new newsletter team by registering for a copy of the first newsletter and also contributing with articles , photographs and news in the same way that you have supported me.

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