Darstaed Pullmans

The all-steel Pullman cars made their initial debut in 1928. They were one of the first rail vehicles to be made entirely of steel over the traditional wooden construction. A total of 33 vehicles were constructed and at the time were classed as the most luxurious form of rail travel. Featured improvements of the K-types were big picture style windows, the latest design trends used throughout the inside as well as their renowned red topped table lamps.
Twenty cars were built for and allocated to the LNER to run on their prestigious Queen of Scots service from 1928 onwards. The remaining thirteen were used on services such as the Bournemouth Belle, Harrogate Pullman, Yorkshire Pullman and Ocean Liner services, to name a few.
The Pullman cars have remained in service almost constantly from their inception, leaving 8 K-types still in preservation with a handful still being used on the mainline today. We have been very fortunate and are extremely grateful for the help both the Keighley Worth Valley Railway and the Bluebell Railway have given to us in researching and bringing this project to fruition.