petee19 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 As clarification on this Dennis Lovett has confirmed the following: Thanks Andy for the clarification on this,I must admit i didn't get chance to chat with anyone from Bachmann yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 some shots from Ally pally Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The 2012/3 Bachmann catalogue lists 31-256DC as nanking blue with yellow ends, but the 6-car sets did not run in service in this livery so far as I am aware until after they were fitted with MU jumpers. So, will Bachmann be doing the version with jumpers and exposed coupling, or a version that never ran as such in normal service? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2012 Please forgive a niave question, but does the expression "six car set" mean six vehicles including the two power cars, or is it six intermediate coaches plus two power cars = 8 vehicles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky W Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Please forgive a niave question, but does the expression "six car set" mean six vehicles including the two power cars, or is it six intermediate coaches plus two power cars = 8 vehicles? Colin The Midland set is six cars including the power cars - three cars are duplicated to make up the full train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2012 Please forgive a niave question, but does the expression "six car set" mean six vehicles including the two power cars, or is it six intermediate coaches plus two power cars = 8 vehicles? ISTR the Midland Pullman was formed of 6 cars only, while the Western Region sets were 8 cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted March 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2012 I saw them rotting away at Old Oak before they went for scrap! I was never much of a shed basher myself but I did tag along on our school rail club's (916 Club) outings. We did OOC while the Blue Pullmans were there (1974?) and were allowed to have our lunch sitting in them. We had to remove some broken glass from the seats! Would never happen these days. I guess some friends may still have photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks for the answers re the number of cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Found this poster on the wall at Bury E.L.R. last weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The poster shows the original timings of summer 1960. Later alterations saw an earlier start from Manchester at 7.45am with a London arrival at 11am. The fill-in turn was extended to Nottm, leaving St Pan at 11.20am and taking 2 hours exactly. The 3.30pm return was back in London at 5.30pm, for the 6.10pm evening departure to Manchester. Note on the artwork, the white panel not extending over the kitchen car windows. Before the sets entered service, the white band extended the whole length of the passenger accomodation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Blue-Pullman_Nottingham by robertcwp, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 BluePullman_LMR by robertcwp, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petee19 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just been advised by email that the BP should be with Hattons on or after October 1st 2012. Look's as if it will be my Christmas present from the other half this year,that will save me emptying my piggy bank! Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2012 I must admit, I'm tempted to buy one just for the hell of it. I'll just have to find a reason to run it on the Settle to Carlisle line, that's all!! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I must admit, I'm tempted to buy one just for the hell of it. I'll just have to find a reason to run it on the Settle to Carlisle line, that's all!! They did sometimes wander off the beaten track for railtours and specials. Plymouth and Hull both saw them as one-offs. Never too hard to find an excuse to invoke the 1st rule!. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2012 I must admit, I'm tempted to buy one just for the hell of it. I'll just have to find a reason to run it on the Settle to Carlisle line, that's all!! Jeff It might be old age but I have a vague recollection of seeing a photo in a magazine many years ago which could be the answer to a Physicman's prayer (but not his bank manager). All we need now is for someone to prove I'm suffering delusions of advancing age or that my memory is better than even I think it sometimes can be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2012 They did sometimes wander off the beaten track for railtours and specials. Plymouth and Hull both saw them as one-offs. Never too hard to find an excuse to invoke the 1st rule!. Oh, I'm trying...oh, I'm trying! The 1st rule has been my saviour on a few occasions. However, the 1st rule and my wallet are incompatible...and my wallet always seems to lose! But thanks...you've helped with my decision. Lol! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2012 It might be old age but I have a vague recollection of seeing a photo in a magazine many years ago which could be the answer to a Physicman's prayer (but not his bank manager). All we need now is for someone to prove I'm suffering delusions of advancing age or that my memory is better than even I think it sometimes can be. Mike - what is this - a conspiracy? Now behave yourself!! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 furthest north I can find a pic of one is at Preston, although it was heading to Wembley. http://www.prestonstation.org.uk/photoarchive/displayimage.php?album=54&pid=1691#top_display_media Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks Michael. I think I will use Rule 1 and assume the BP took a wrong turn at Preston...ended up at Carnforth and thence via Hellifield onto the S&C!! Better start saving my pennies if it's an October release. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium drjcontroller Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2012 furthest north I can find a pic of one is at Preston, although it was heading to Wembley. http://www.prestonst...p_display_media One was noted at West Hartlepool with a train from Coventry for a rugby match, 13 March 1965 according to Six Bells. Wonder where it went for servicing ? Douglas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted May 16, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2012 furthest north I can find a pic of one is at Preston, although it was heading to Wembley. http://www.prestonst...p_display_media Which one is you Michael? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just found a picture purporting to be a Blue Pullman at Worcester. http://www.flickr.com/photos/glevumblues/5556233791/ I had not heard of them running here before although I know the 6-car midland sets were tried on a few experimental services such as Paddington - Oxford. Can anyone shed any light on this working? I know the BPs were occasionally used on railtour duties but I cannot find anything matching the date given. Can anyone familiar with Worcester confirm if the location is accurate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 It was there for the Open Day... I've seen one or two shots of it from the other end of the shed yard, with a few Hydraulics scattered about as well. My guess is it was either taken there by an Old Oak crew from Old Oak, or Bristol men from Bath Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted May 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2012 Scroll down to picture No. 12 http://www.freewebs.com/brdiesels/thejdscollection1.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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