The Golden Arrow Pullman Car History & Romance

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The Golden Arrow Pullman Car History & Romance

HISTORY & ROMANCE After a great success in America, George Pullman introduced his exclusive railway carriages to England in 1872, initially on the Midland Railway. By 1879 these luxury vehicles had spread to the London to Brighton line and in 1929 the Southern Railway started its THE GOLDEN ARROW now legendary Golden Arrow train PULLMAN CAR from London to Paris, via Dover. This luxurious service was used by the rich, the famous and royalty alike and our buffet car, ORION is one of the carriages which compromised this most glamorous of trains. TAKE A LITTLE PIECE MENU OF HISTORY HOME WITH YOU Fascinating 34 page in words and pictures on the Orion Pullman Carriage. Just £2 on sale here. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT TRAINS • PLAY • EXPLORE • DISCOVER • EAT • SHOP PRIVATE BOOKINGS • PARTIES • MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS Pecorama • Beer • Devon • EX12 3NA Tel: 01297 21542 email: [email protected] 03.19 HOT BEVERAGES Pot of Tea, for one £2.50 DEVON CREAM TEA Pot of Tea, for two £4.00 Pot of Tea, two scones, Coffee, per cup £2.50 Jam & Clotted Cream Hot Chocolate £2.50 £6.50 per person A range of Speciality Tea is available. Coffee is fresh 0001 0001 filtered. Decaffeinated options are also available 0004 0004 COLD DRINKS AFTERNOON TEA Orange or Apple Juice, per 200ml glass £1.50 Choose from an assortment of Milk, per 200ml glass £1.50 irresistible homemade cakes paired Still Water, 500ml bottle £1.50 with a full Devon Cream Tea. Sparkling Water, 500ml bottle £1.50 £8.50 per person 0002 0002 A selection of Pressé £2.50 0005 0005 HIGH TEA LIGHTER OPTIONS On offer will be a selection of mouth-watering Single Cheese Scone with Butter £3.50 sandwiches, cakes, savoury pastries, petit fours Single Scone with Jam & Cream or Butter £3.50 and a full Devon Cream Tea. Toasted Tea Cake, Butter & Jam £3.00 £17.50 per person A slice of Cake of your choice £2.50 0003 0003 £20 in the coupe (maximum 4 people) 0006 0006 Pre-booking is essential. Our food contains allergens. Please ask a member of staff..

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