Buffet 641

February 2009

Paul Denston and Dave Cullingworth in 641 (E9129E) after arrival on the NYMR in Sept 1983. This view shows the BR formica interior and the redesigned bar. Much activity in 641 during 1990 whilst fitting new ceiling trimmers. The late John Curtis is in the foreground modifying a trimmer. Andrew Daniel working on replacing a rotten section of cant rail c1988, (nice jacket Andrew!). Note the BR blue still visible on the door pillar. Former LNERCA President, Les Browning adding his signature to 641 panels for posterity. Dave Cullingworth fitting teak matchboarding in vestibule of 641. (Yes he did have dark hair once!)
Robert Houlton fitting glue blocks to teak panels. A fiddly and laborious job, but vital to securing panels. Andrew Daniel building the bar. Stills boiler and milk urn in place.  Len Clarke sign writing the legend "Buffet Car" during 1992. The first AGM to be held on a train. Attendees sat in an incomplete 641 awaiting departure from Pickering on Sat April 17th 1993. 41 at the front of the train, awaiting the loco prior to the AGM, April 17th 1993.

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