If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Mk 2 Pullmans

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by markb846, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. markb846

    markb846 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2010
    Messages:
    149
    Likes Received:
    0
    Does anybody know, if any of the original Mk 2 Pullman coaches. Built for the West Coast electric services to Manchester, and Liverpool still exist, and if so are they still used on the main line?
    I think that the Northern Belle people used them at one time
     
    markb846, Jan 23, 2011
    #1
  2. oddsocks

    oddsocks Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2009
    Messages:
    1,813
    Likes Received:
    289
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired / Dodging a Coffin for as long as I can.
    Location:
    Half a mile east of Snells Nook Halt. (1883-1931)
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Yes, ten of them in the Platform 5 "Combined", owned by West Coast I believe.
     
    oddsocks, Jan 23, 2011
    #2
  3. markb846

    markb846 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2010
    Messages:
    149
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks does it show what type of brakes theyt have. When built they were vacuum braked. But I seem to think that at some time likely to be in the 'Inter-City' time. They were converted to air brakes. The reason I ask is they appear in this you tube film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iolkD64NxeM There is plenty of heritage rolling stock in here. The Pullmans appear near the end. In as built white livery. A pleasant way to spend 12 mins
    Here is another film on youtube with some nice heritage rolling stock likely to be at Stonebridge Park http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5_ta1smvXI&feature=related
    Enjoy the films. But please remeber to take care when walking around rolling stock
     
    markb846, Jan 23, 2011
    #3
  4. oddsocks

    oddsocks Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2009
    Messages:
    1,813
    Likes Received:
    289
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired / Dodging a Coffin for as long as I can.
    Location:
    Half a mile east of Snells Nook Halt. (1883-1931)
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    No, sorry, no brake details given in that book.:sad:
     
    oddsocks, Jan 23, 2011
    #4
  5. laplace

    laplace New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2010
    Messages:
    89
    Likes Received:
    0
    therailwaycentre says they were converted to air braking. uksteam lists a set of them as currently owned by WCRC, but not on any tours in the last year (though this wouldn't show if they'd been used diesel hauled).
     
    laplace, Jan 24, 2011
    #5
  6. Rander

    Rander Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    Messages:
    220
    Likes Received:
    28
    Air-braked only I believe. Definitely air-braked and I've never seen them with a vac-only loco.
     
    Rander, Jan 24, 2011
    #6

Share This Page