 The trains were refurbished and overhauled in 1955, but by 1972 the stock was old and rode poorly by contemporary standards.Despite protests, the decision was taken to not replace the rolling stock and the service was withdrawn on 30 April 1972.Every car was preserved, in most cases to meet the ambitions of major breweries to 'bolt on' Pullman restaurants to pubs and hotels, although most were removed relatively quickly because of the high cost of maintenance and refurbishment.