I worked at Watford Junction first as a railwayman and then as a Guard into Broad street and I used to love when the Manchester Pullman pulled in and the liveried waiters stood at the doors of the carriages (cars) and that wonderful smell of bacon and eggs, kippers and fresh made coffee wafted over the platforms, now if Bachman can install that feature in DCC I'll be impressed ;D
robin redbrest For me it was the impression of an era gone by, it came to an end when people coplained that it cost more than first class, which even today seems ridiculous as the service was much much better than first class ,and now? it really is an era gone by sadly.
Dave Wright Yeh, I lived at Sundon Park. 21 Hill rise, on the corner of Pennine Ave. Left in the 66 though. Went to Plymouth home of the Diesel Hydraulics, Class 42's and 52's and the Hymecs. All or some of which lived in the Laira Sheds.
Oooh look at that. With the lights on, you can even see the extra detailing on the seats! I think I can even see red carpets inside. What a gorgeous train, it looks like it really is a £300 model! Shame not all of us will be able to get any but good on you for getting one for your fans to drool over
Some how it didn't suprise me that your house is wired for remote control. You are so cute when you get excited. I love to watch that. in fact I have watched this several times just for the fun. Nice train set!
This video made me feel so excited. Your excitement and happiness really made me feel happy too! I had a rough day and my sister is in hospital, but just seeing how happy you are made me feel 10x better... keep up the great reviews
Wow, I think many of us are just as blown away by it. Now I want one! The lights are beautiful. I enjoyed this review immensely (and your other ones as well). Thanks Will!
I just Brought this myself and now I must save for the twin howes sound chips as the youtube of that leaves me speechless too as you say one of the best trains going thanks for shareing
On USA trains, everyone went from where they were sitting to the dining car to eat. On the Blue Pullman, meals were brought from the kitchen car to wherever you were sitting. Notice that the seating is two facing two or one facing one over a table.
My first sighting of the midland pullman was in the early sixties I was standing on the up platform at Wellingboro awaiting for a London train when a unit came through on the up line for St Pancras beautifull, even though with the 60 mph speed limit at that time due to station being on a curve it was super, especially with still seeing the odd steam loco or green peaks and maroon coachng stock it just brought some colour and uniformaty. The midland pullmans sets were transferred to the western region when the Wcml took delivery of the a/c mark 2 pullmans. As you probably know the western region ran 8 car sets which were both 1st and 2nd class, whereas the midland 6 csr sets were all 1st class.
I know that you shot this video a while ago Will but having only relatively come back to railway modelling then this is new to me. Anyway, I have done a search for all things Blue Pullman on UA-cam as my wife has just bought what I think must be one of the last remaining sets in the UK for me as a Christmas present (which I'm not allowed to have until Christmas Day!!). A fantastic review and like you, I cannot wait for the time I can open the box and get to see all that detail !!
Epic Will. I can imagine you driving home stroking the box and drooling like Homer Simpson!!!. Just checked my old pics and found a pic I took of the similar South Wales Pullman in grey livery. All the best.
Will, a fantastic review of what can only be described as THE best train their is. It could only receive the perfect 10/10 score, Table lights,Inside roof lighting, and directional lighting. A pure pleasure to watch as you went through it with a fine toothcomb searching for a fault and knowing you wouldn't find one. The best part 43:10 when it finally started rolling, and then @44:06 hearing that clickity click wonderfull. Daz
the most impressive thing more for me is that Bachmann's standard response when people went on how they should make this was "ok we'll make it, but its going to cost £500 minimum", and they've done it for WELL under that.
Coming to Uk in two months got to take the Bachmann pullman back to Oz with me. I will be the talk of the Club (AMRAWA) Keep the good work Up Will Best reagards Bill Pickering
Really enjoyed the review watched every minute ! An expensive set but when broken down into each unit and considering the detail and functions..Good value I think !..
will what can i say but jaw on the floor with amazement on this review of the bachmann midland pullman this is just a great review of a great train pack and you are a very lucky person to own one and i hope i can get one eventually for my railway. as always no stone is left unturned by you as you show us everything that this train pack has to offer. this has to be by far one of bachmann best ever train packs they have ever realised great video mate big big thumbs up 10/10 peter from essex
By far the best train/loco I've seen, it looks superb & awesome with the lights on. Easiest improvement would be the spin fans, that would be amazing, the sipping wine passengers thing would just be silly super cool awesome hehe. I definite wanna get this when I have a semi permanant layout, next semester my workload is halved, so gonna get some 4x1 baseboards built. My favourite DMU seen (look wise) was the 101 but this easily wins. Bachmann need a congratulatory pat on the back for this one :)
The lamps were not actually on the table, but they were reasonably close. They were originaly hooked onto the window just over the table. But the way the dining table was laid out on a Blue Pullman, they never had table lamps.
What a fantastic model. I wish bachmann could do this more often! Im sure theres a carriage from the real thing at the NRM in York?..... so theres a bit of it been preserved!
Wow, that really is something else. As you said, it sets a new standard. The only thing that could POSSIBLY make it better would be people in the coaches, food on the tables and an engine sound. That said the electric motors almost sound like tiny diesel engines anyway, and I love how it actually makes the clickety clack as she passes over track joints. Did the engine cooling fans in the tops of the two end units spin by the way?
Indeedy mate, looool :-D Finally got mine now as you know. Thing is now, it's now making want to get interior lighting in the rest of my coaching fleet. Just looks so stunning running round the layout lit up in the dark :-) Kind regards mate.
That's one amazing train. I'm blown away! I think I might have let out a little pee when the lights came on ;) Great video, as always though Will, so well done!
personally, I'm not a fan of the midland pullman, however the technology, detail and features of it are amazing. lets hope we see more of this level of detail on forthcoming models! thanks for the review ic82! ;) great vid. ;)
Hey Intercity82, lovely train and saw how excited you were about it. I watched another video on UA-cam and reckon you might enjoy it as the guy seems to know all about trains and especially this model from the 60s when it started with Triang through Hornby till Bachmann. it is chambs123 is his you tube name so if your interested ,he has 3 or 4 differ4ent trains of the blue Pullman class in the livery of their times
Liked & faved! Excellent review on this unbelievable train! Runs so smooth,and all those lights make it, to be honest like no other train Bachmann has done!
The main reason for the demise of this train was the Electrification of the West Coast Mainline completed in 1966, which lead to an electric hauled Pullman service (which was faster and cheaper to run) between London Euston and Manchester London Road.
The HST was developed because the APT was taking so long and costing so much, but there were things that had been learned that were incorporated into the HST.
I think its about time Hornby fought back at this, I can think of one model that, if they kept to the standards set here, would really be their "Concorde" moment. A remake of the APT! it has a much more interesting history than the Midland Pullman, albeit a shorter one, but I really think that they could make something of it!! its been far too long since the original came out and a train of its position deserves an update sooner or later!
I worked at Watford Junction first as a railwayman and then as a Guard into Broad street and I used to love when the Manchester Pullman pulled in and the liveried waiters stood at the doors of the carriages (cars) and that wonderful smell of bacon and eggs, kippers and fresh made coffee wafted over the platforms, now if Bachman can install that feature in DCC I'll be impressed ;D
I lived at Luton ( God Help Me ) and remember these Pullmans' whooshing along the embankment past Leagrave Station in the early 60s'
robin redbrest
For me it was the impression of an era gone by, it came to an end when people coplained that it cost more than first class, which even today seems ridiculous as the service was much much better than first class ,and now? it really is an era gone by sadly.
Good old leagrave, I'm a 10 min walk from there
Dave Wright Yeh, I lived at Sundon Park. 21 Hill rise, on the corner of Pennine Ave. Left in the 66 though. Went to Plymouth home of the Diesel Hydraulics, Class 42's and 52's and the Hymecs. All or some of which lived in the Laira Sheds.
thanks for the comment mate! And when you do, you will love it!
One of the beautifulst train I have seen. Congrats.
Oooh look at that. With the lights on, you can even see the extra detailing on the seats! I think I can even see red carpets inside. What a gorgeous train, it looks like it really is a £300 model! Shame not all of us will be able to get any but good on you for getting one for your fans to drool over
Hehe, I do get a little carried away sometimes - but thank you so much for the kind feedback!
Some how it didn't suprise me that your house is wired for remote control.
You are so cute when you get excited. I love to watch that. in fact I have watched this several times just for the fun.
Nice train set!
I love the sound when the wheels go over the gaps in the track
Best train I have seen from Bachman
Looks great with all the lights on and all lite up, you aren’t normally stuck for words Wil ...
Thank you ic82. I smiled through this whole video
thanks for the excellent comment!
We had one of these at the NWMES 00 Gauge club 2 weeks ago its epic and so is your unboxing of it , very much enjoyed .
BEST TRAIN AND BEST REVIEW EVER!!!!!!!!!! Well done. Well done. :-)
This video made me feel so excited. Your excitement and happiness really made me feel happy too! I had a rough day and my sister is in hospital, but just seeing how happy you are made me feel 10x better... keep up the great reviews
Wow, I think many of us are just as blown away by it. Now I want one! The lights are beautiful. I enjoyed this review immensely (and your other ones as well). Thanks Will!
oh wow! Thanks for the comment!
thanks for the comment! Yeah I've got more American stuff coming up in the current Series 4.
It sure is nice to see you get so excited over this.
I got the same way when I got my Walthers Santa Fe Hi-Level chair cars.
GREAT video.
Brilliant, just brilliant !!! When you add sound they are even better :) I have been given the go ahead to purchase one in the new year !!
I just Brought this myself and now I must save for the twin howes sound chips as the youtube of that leaves me speechless too
as you say one of the best trains going thanks for shareing
On USA trains, everyone went from where they were sitting to the dining car to eat. On the Blue Pullman, meals were brought from the kitchen car to wherever you were sitting. Notice that the seating is two facing two or one facing one over a table.
haha awwww thanks for commenting matey! Hope she is OK again now
haha thanks for the comment, glad you liked it!
Now this is a model train!!!
absolutely stunning, gorgeous beyond words!!!
nice light app, and the Blue Pullman by Bachmann is just....... Incredible!
nice vid keep up the good work. I remember watching this video 8 years ago
Matey you've excelled your self with this review.Mines on order and I can't wait for it to arrive,Cheers and keep up the good reviews.
My first sighting of the midland pullman was in the early sixties I was standing on the up platform at Wellingboro awaiting for a London train when a unit came through on the up line for St Pancras beautifull, even though with the 60 mph speed limit at that time due to station being on a curve it was super, especially with still seeing the odd steam loco or green peaks and maroon coachng stock it just brought some colour and uniformaty. The midland pullmans sets were transferred to the western region when the Wcml took delivery of the a/c mark 2 pullmans. As you probably know the western region ran 8 car sets which were both 1st and 2nd class, whereas the midland 6 csr sets were all 1st class.
thank you!
Yup! Coming up in the current Series 4
oh I love that film!
hehe thank you for commenting!
I shall definitely check them out John, definitely!
I know that you shot this video a while ago Will but having only relatively come back to railway modelling then this is new to me. Anyway, I have done a search for all things Blue Pullman on UA-cam as my wife has just bought what I think must be one of the last remaining sets in the UK for me as a Christmas present (which I'm not allowed to have until Christmas Day!!). A fantastic review and like you, I cannot wait for the time I can open the box and get to see all that detail !!
Epic Will. I can imagine you driving home stroking the box and drooling like Homer Simpson!!!. Just checked my old pics and found a pic I took of the similar South Wales Pullman in grey livery. All the best.
Thank you!
lol thanks for the comment Phil! I still need to pop down and see you sometime!
Great to hear your excitement and enthusiasm for the product.... great review!
You sir, own a God of trains!
WOW, there's quality and then there's that. One hell of a good model!!!!!!
thank you for commenting!
i really want one and i will get one soon but this video has made me want one even more now.
Will, a fantastic review of what can only be described as THE best train their is. It could only receive the perfect 10/10 score, Table lights,Inside roof lighting, and directional lighting. A pure pleasure to watch as you went through it with a fine toothcomb searching for a fault and knowing you wouldn't find one. The best part 43:10 when it finally started rolling, and then @44:06 hearing that clickity click wonderfull. Daz
the most impressive thing more for me is that Bachmann's standard response when people went on how they should make this was "ok we'll make it, but its going to cost £500 minimum", and they've done it for WELL under that.
thank you for the comment. It's a shame not everyone will have one but I promise to let people come round and watch it on the new layout lol
absolutely stunning model i love the lights on the interior imagine siting inside of it
definitely cannot wait to add sound, you're quite right there!
Lovely review for a lovely model
Fantastic, I have all the Farish variants in N but am contemplating getting the collectors edition in OO. My favorite train and model.
I think you're right yeah, good value really when you look at what you get
lol thanks for the comment! And I think you're right, definitely a bit of a collectors item.
Coming to Uk in two months got to take the Bachmann pullman back to Oz with me. I will be the talk of the Club (AMRAWA)
Keep the good work Up Will
Best reagards Bill Pickering
Fabulous review and model as well will
it is really amazzing well done bachmann and well odne for another great review.
Really enjoyed the review watched every minute ! An expensive set but when broken down into each unit and considering the detail and functions..Good value I think !..
Yes, me too!
haha! thanks for the comment
thanks for the comment! And I think you're right! lol
will what can i say but jaw on the floor with amazement on this review of the bachmann midland pullman
this is just a great review of a great train pack and you are a very lucky person to own one and i hope i can get one eventually for my railway.
as always no stone is left unturned by you as you show us everything that this train pack has to offer.
this has to be by far one of bachmann best ever train packs they have ever realised
great video mate big big thumbs up 10/10
peter from essex
This Blue Pullman is spectacular..... I wish I could own one.
By far the best train/loco I've seen, it looks superb & awesome with the lights on. Easiest improvement would be the spin fans, that would be amazing, the sipping wine passengers thing would just be silly super cool awesome hehe. I definite wanna get this when I have a semi permanant layout, next semester my workload is halved, so gonna get some 4x1 baseboards built. My favourite DMU seen (look wise) was the 101 but this easily wins. Bachmann need a congratulatory pat on the back for this one :)
I'll check it out tomorrow
The lamps were not actually on the table, but they were reasonably close. They were originaly hooked onto the window just over the table. But the way the dining table was laid out on a Blue Pullman, they never had table lamps.
What a fantastic model. I wish bachmann could do this more often! Im sure theres a carriage from the real thing at the NRM in York?..... so theres a bit of it been preserved!
This is how all models should be built like!
you're right! Very good for the price really
locked away in ice, frozen for eternity..... how the hell did you think of describing a train in a box like that!? your reactions are EPIC!!! :D
haha I think you're right!
The handrails on top of the loco are called lift rings to lift the panels of with a crane for maintenance
Wow, that really is something else. As you said, it sets a new standard. The only thing that could POSSIBLY make it better would be people in the coaches, food on the tables and an engine sound. That said the electric motors almost sound like tiny diesel engines anyway, and I love how it actually makes the clickety clack as she passes over track joints.
Did the engine cooling fans in the tops of the two end units spin by the way?
I have the 0-4-0 locmotive that used to shunt these babies around! Review now uploaded!
definitely!
You've done a great a job with your videos
Indeedy mate, looool :-D Finally got mine now as you know. Thing is now, it's now making want to get interior lighting in the rest of my coaching fleet. Just looks so stunning running round the layout lit up in the dark :-) Kind regards mate.
That's one amazing train. I'm blown away! I think I might have let out a little pee when the lights came on ;) Great video, as always though Will, so well done!
personally, I'm not a fan of the midland pullman, however the technology, detail and features of it are amazing. lets hope we see more of this level of detail on forthcoming models! thanks for the review ic82! ;) great vid. ;)
Great review as always, I need this train in my life
Hey Intercity82, lovely train and saw how excited you were about it. I watched another video on UA-cam and reckon you might enjoy it as the guy seems to know all about trains and especially this model from the 60s when it started with Triang through Hornby till Bachmann. it is chambs123 is his you tube name so if your interested ,he has 3 or 4 differ4ent trains of the blue Pullman class in the livery of their times
Stunning.
thanks for the comment Jaike!
Beatiful! I have to get one!
agreed and thanks for the comment!
This is just all so cool
haha cheers Iain, and as you can see... she's worth every penny! lol
Liked & faved! Excellent review on this unbelievable train! Runs so smooth,and all those lights make it, to be honest like no other train Bachmann has done!
HAHA ooops sorry about that - hope all is OK again now lol
I got one of these Beautiful units all based on your wonderful review yesterday really pleased with it fantastic
Intercity82 got to say she is a lovely dmu I have got mine fitted with dcc sound by olivias trains keep up the gud work
Great video and stunning model, if you bow on the fan it should spin,
Cheers Harry
WOW!!! You've made me want one
best review so far !!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for the comment! I'm sure you like yours just as much haha
you can get a full yellow ended one too, yes.
The main reason for the demise of this train was the Electrification of the West Coast Mainline completed in 1966, which lead to an electric hauled Pullman service (which was faster and cheaper to run) between London Euston and Manchester London Road.
I have one of these I'm so happy!
Ace is the only to describe this angle!
The HST was developed because the APT was taking so long and costing so much, but there were things that had been learned that were incorporated into the HST.
I think its about time Hornby fought back at this, I can think of one model that, if they kept to the standards set here, would really be their "Concorde" moment. A remake of the APT! it has a much more interesting history than the Midland Pullman, albeit a shorter one, but I really think that they could make something of it!! its been far too long since the original came out and a train of its position deserves an update sooner or later!
I still stand by this...
Outstanding Video, and great enthusiasm Will, Loved it!
It was worth it, such a nice train.