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Metropolitan Cammell mk 1 Pullman Cars
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First Kitchen number 335 is seen at York C1974 in a Anglo-Scottish Motorail train.
There were 4 types of coach built by Metropolitan Cammell in 1961.
PFK First Kitchen - E311E to E323E
PSK Second Kitchen - E332E to E346E
All types differed internally and externally and all were fitted with vacuum brakes and
dual heating from new. Electric heating was only made operational in 1971 when air brakes
were being fitted to some. The umber and cream livery started to give way to the reversed
grey/blue livery in 1967. Some Kitchen Firsts were transferred to the Midland Region,
to include M312E M322E M323E.
Most of the First class kitchen and parlour vehicles were refurbished during the late
1960s, not only with a new colour scheme, but also the original 1+1 seating was replaced
by 2+1 seating to increase capacity. By 1971 most were dual braked and dual heated
for continued use on the Eastern Region, marshalled onto the Kings Cross end of trains.
Many of the kitchen seconds spent years in store as no work could be found for them,
although some were loaned to the Western Region as cover for the Blue Pullman, and for use
in some excursions. All kitchen seconds (except E335E), were stored out of use at Wolverton
by August 1972. All were in the umber & cream livery, except E334E which was the only
kitchen second to receive the rev' grey/blue livery. Kitchen second E335E was regularly
used in the York to Inverness Motorail set (photograph top of page), still in umber & cream
until at least May 1974. All kitchen seconds were withdrawn from BR stock by the end of 1977.
The second class Pullman cars had a fairly short lifespan. Changes to the interior of the
first class cars during late 1967 and early 1968 resulted in little difference between the
two classes. With air-conditioned Mk 2d coaches in the pipeline, the decision was taken to
withdraw the second class Pullman cars from some services. This was initially achieved by
using a number of standard BR mark 1 coaches, with 3 or 4 Pullman vehicles marshalled at the
Kings Cross end. Second class Pullmans ceased on the Hull Pullman from 7/10/68, and the Tyne
Tees Pullman from 05/05/69. The Yorkshire Pullman retained its second class Pullman cars until
May 1971. Only 2 Second Parlour vehicles made it into rev' grey/blue livery, these being E351E and
E352E, whilst some were converted into ordinary First Open (FO) coaches between April 1970
and 1975, wearing the corporate blue/grey livery with yellow first class stripe and markings.
The consist of Pullman stock within certain trains changed over the years, but the following
formations were recorded. In the case of suplemented stock, the Pullman cars were always
marshalled at the Kings Cross end of the train.
Yorkshire Pullman 1L34 in 1970. The BG was marshalled into the middle of the train, to ease
the split, for the Bradford & Harrogate portions.
Tyne Tees Pullman in 1970.
Hull Pullman in 1970.
With the introduction of air conditioned Mk2 stock, the Mk1 vehicles gave way, and a typical mid-1970s formation was recorded as;
In greater detail, here are some points of interest regarding individual vehicles.
First Kitchen notes.
First Parlour notes.
Second Kitchen notes.
Second Parlour notes.
E354E
Differed slightly to the rest of the parlour seconds, and was designated as a Bar Car.
From new it was called The Hadrian Bar, and after transfer to BR(M) it became the Nightcap Bar,
wearing the standard blue/grey livery for use in overnight Euston to Glasgow sleeper trains.
Unlike the other Second Parlour cars outward appearance. Noted on loan to BR(M)
for use in the Night Limited train in June 1969. Noted at Derby works on 16/08/69 in umber & cream
awaiting attention. Repainted into corporate blue / grey livery with red cant rail band,
lettered Nightcap Bar and numbered M354E October 1969 (paint date 10-10-69). Noted Wolverton
transferred to LMR 18/10/70.
Finally - M310E
Was not a Met-Camm mark 1, but was built as a Pullman bar car in 1951 by the Birmingham Railway
& Carriage Works. Noted at Wolverton transferred to BR(M) 18/10/70 as M310E for use in the Night
Limited service. Withdrawn from service May 1976. Noted condemned at Wolverton 20/06/76.
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The images and notes on this page are relevant for the period 1967 to 1978, with the
information having been compiled by Paul James and Kier Hardy, extracted personal notes,
and reference by the RCTS in part.
PFP First Parlour - E324E to E331E
PSP Second Parlour - E347E to E354E
PSP umber & cream
PSK umber & cream
PSK rev grey & blue E334E
PFP rev grey & blue
PFK rev grey & blue
BG blue & grey
PFK rev grey & blue
PFP rev grey & blue
PSP umber & cream
PSK umber & cream
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 Griddle blue & grey
PFK rev grey & blue
PFK rev grey & blue
PFP rev grey & blue
PFK rev grey & blue
BG blue & grey
Mk1 BSK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 SK blue & grey
Mk1 Buffet blue & grey
Mk1 Restaurant blue & grey
PFK rev grey & blue
PFP rev grey & blue
PFK rev grey & blue
Mk2a BSO blue & grey
Mk2d TSO blue & grey
Mk2d TSO blue & grey
Mk2d TSO blue & grey
Mk1 buffet blue & grey
Mk1 restaurant blue & grey
PFK rev grey & blue
PFP rev grey & blue
PFK rev grey & blue
E311E
Dual braked & dual heat fitted by 1975.
E312E
On loan to BR (M) for use in the Ulster Express in June 1969. Noted ex-works
condition at Derby works on 16/08/69 in rev' grey/blue livery, and cond at Connington
on 14/04/72. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973
until mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74, still there 22/09/74. Still there mid 1975 with
its windows boarded over. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75. Still there 10/07/76 and
noted condemned there 20/10/76, Vacuum brake and steam heat. Withdrawn from stock by the end of 1977.
E313E
Dual braked & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Noted in use on normal service trains out of
Liverpool Street in July 1976 in the rev' grey/blue reversed livery. Used in the final
Hull Pullman May 5th 1978.
E314E
Dual Brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971.
E315E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Used in the final Yorkshire Pullman May 5th 1978.
E316E
In rev' grey/blue livery by April 1968. Dual brake & dual heat fitted by
end of 1975. Noted in use on normal service trains out of Liverpool St in July 1976. Noted
cond at Clifton Sidings 20/08/76. Withdrawn from stock by the end of 1977.
E317E
In rev' grey/blue livery 17/11/67. Dual brake & dual heat fitted at the
end of 1975. Used in the final “Hull Pullman” May 5th 1978.
E318E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Used in the final Yorkshire Pullman on the May 5th 1978.
E319E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Used in the final Yorkshire Pullman May 5th 1978.
E320E
Reported at Kings Cross in rev' grey/blue livery with number at both ends, 02/08/67.
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Withdrawn from stock by the end of 1977.
E321E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971.
E322E
Reported on loan to BR(M) and dual heated for use in the Liverpool Pullman at the
end of 1968. Reported in the Liverpool based set still in rev' grey/blue livery retaining "E"
prefix March 1969. Reported at St Pancras for several weeks at the end of 1971 as M322E, and
being used as a catering / training vehicle. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75. Still
there 10/07/76 and noted condemned 20/10/76. Withdrawn from stock by the end of 1977.
E323E
In rev' grey/blue livery with number at RH end and Pullman in large letters LH end, September
1967. Reported on loan to BR (M) and dual heated for use in the Liverpool Pullman at the end
of 1968. Noted “ex works” and numbered M323E at Derby works on 16/08/69. Livery not reported
but would probably in the livery to match the mark 2 (1966 built) BR(M) Pullman cars. Noted
at Wolverton 18/10/70, with M354) and M310E (formerly Pegasus). Withdrawn from stock by the end of 1977.
E324E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Withdrawn by the end of 1977.
E325E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971.
E326E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Used in the final Yorkshire Pullman May 5th 1978.
E327E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971.
E328E
On loan to BR (M) and dual heated for use in the 'Liverpool Pullman' at the end of 1968.
Reported in the London based set still in rev' grey/blue livery retaining E prefix March
1969. Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971 and back in BR(E) use.
E329E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1975.
E330E
Reported in the rev' grey/blue livery 17/11/67. Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1975.
E331E
Dual brake & dual heat fitted by May 1971. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a Buffet car for
some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Withdrawn by the end of 1977.
E332E
On loan to BR(W) as a Buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Cond at York January
1972. Still there 07/07/72. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton
from mid 1973 until mid 1974 when moved to Glasgow Cowlairs 24/08/74. Noted condemned at
Cowlairs 17/05/75 and then at Glasgow works on 14/10/75 sitting on B1 bogies. Noted condemned
at St Rollox 20/10/76. Withdrawn from stock by 1976 and offered for sale during July 1977.
E333E
Cannibalised for other FO conversions York September 1971. Cond at York January 1972. Still
there 07/07/72. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid
1973 untill mid 1974 when moved to Glasgow, noted at Cowlairs 24/08/74. Noted condemned at
Glasgow works 17/05/75 and then again on 14/10/75, sitting on B1 bogies. Noted condemned at
St Rollox works 20/10/76. Withdrawn from stock by 1976 and offered for sale during July 1977.
E334E
Reported in the rev' grey/blue livery August 1970. Still being used in the Yorkshire Pullman
October 1970. Converted to FO at York September 1971. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972. Moved
to store at Northampton from mid 1973 until mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74, and still there
mid 1975 with its windows boarded over. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted
condemned there 20/10/76.
E335E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Noted being
used in the York to Inverness Motorail set, still in umber & cream during June 1972 and again
in May 1974. Noted condemned at Glasgow Cowlairs 05/06/76 (possible typo error for 05/01/77),
then carded to McWilliams, Shettleston.
E336E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973 until mid 1974. Noted at
Rugby 05/09/74, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over. Noted in store at
Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted condemned there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E337E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Noted cond at
Connington 14/04/72. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid
1973 until mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74. Noted condemned at Mitcheldever 27/11/76. Offered
for sale during July 1977.
E338E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973 until mid 1974. Noted at
Rugby 05/09/74, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over. Noted in store at
Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted cond there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E339E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973 until mid 1974. Noted
at Rugby 05/09/74. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted condemned there 20/10/76.
Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E340E
Reported painted in umber & cream in Dec 1967. Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for
some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972 still umber & cream. Moved
to store at Northampton from mid 1973 untill mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74, and there mid
1975 with its windows boarded over. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted cond there
20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E341E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972 still umber & cream. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973 until
mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over.
Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted condemned there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79
in umber & cream.
E342E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972 still umber & cream. Moved to store at Northampton from mid 1973 untill
mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 05/09/74, and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over. Noted
in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted cond there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E343E
Reported still in umber & cream March 1971. On loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion
traffic Sept 1971. Stored at Wolverton by August 1972 still umber & cream. Moved to store at
Northampton from mid 1973 untill mid 1974. Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted
cond there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E344E
Reported on loan to BR (W) as a buffet car for some excursion traffic Sept 1971. Stored at
Wolverton by August 1972. Noted at Willesden carriage sidings February 1974 in umber & cream.
Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted cond there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E345E
Stored at Wolverton by August 1972 still in umber & cream. Moved to store at Northampton from mid
1973 until mid 1974. Noted at Rugby 22/09/74 and still there mid 1975 with its windows boarded over.
Noted in store at Kingmore on 15/10/75 and noted cond there 20/10/76. Seen at Ely 22/01/79 in umber & cream.
E346E
Reported at Wolverton by August 1972 still umber & cream. Moved to store at Northampton
from mid 1973 until mid 1974 when moved to Glasgow Cowlairs 24/08/74, and cond by 14/10/75. Noted
condemned at St Rollox 20/10/76. Withdrawn from stock by 1976 and offered for sale during July 1977.
E347E
Converted to ordinary FO at York September 1971.
E348E
Noted as ordinary FO 26/09/71.
E349E
Noted as ordinary FO in 26/09/70.
E350E
Noted on the rear of the 10.05 Bradford to Paignton train on 29/04/69 and the ‘Devonian’ at Newton Abbott the next day. Converted to ordinary FO at York September 1971.
E351E
Noted in grey / blue reversed livery in the Yorkshire Pullman 13/12/69, and still being used in the Yorkshire Pullman in early October 1970.
E352E
Noted in rev' grey/blue livery in the Yorkshire Pullman 1970. Noted running as ordinary FO March 1971.
E353E
Released from York works April 1970 as ordinary FO in the corporate blue grey livery.
