Bachmann's Western Pullman Review at Chadwick Model Railway | 107.

[@lord-al-2024]

It`s a Fabulous model charlie...live and play while you can..just enjoy and spoil your self when ever you can.. i have one of the older models a blue pullman with yellow ends i had for my 65th birthday. So happy birthday to you.. As for getting into them .4 screws two under each bogie .there`s not a lot in side for the price i expected more but hay ho..anyway it takes 130 or 160 of the little people to fill it..and oh boy do they run smooth with a few bodys on board. all the best Allan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Allan. I just need to buy 150 businessmen!

[@stephenmatura1086]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Presumably, the set you have is the 'working from home' version?

[@Irk66]

Just as well u did not ask for it for Christmas there would have been no room under the tree

[@grimbomaesai8311]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE AND MANY MANY MORE

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks GM

[@rossdark713]

Well Happy Birthday Charlie, we all hope you enjoy the break and that you are having fun just playing with your new Pullman train. Maybe the wife bought you a carving knife for your Birthday present. Seriously we all do love watching your videos and really you are the only train chanel that we regularly watch. Looking forward to the next 100 episodes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Ross. Regards Charlie

[@Teesbrough]

Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for this review. I've coveted a Bachmann Pullman set for several years now but always held back because of the cost. It's an iconic model of an iconic train. Like you, what I remember is the reversed blue/grey livery of the Pullmans at Paddington - from family trips up from Stroud. I never got to ride in one either, but my cousin and I explored a withdrawn set at Old Oak Common on a depot visit once. I'm still in two minds as I prefer the Nanking Blue livery (and thought those had all sold out, but not if you look hard enough) but my layout has a Teesside theme. However, I'm even more in a quandary now as only two days ago I found a photo of a Blue Pullman set at West Hartlepool on 13 March 1965 with a special from Warwickshire for a Rugby Union County Championship Final match against County Durham. And then I found a photo of a Hastings Diesel (which twice came on excursions to Stroud in early/mid 1970s) at Middlesbrough for special services to Whitby in 1997. All proving, yet again, there's a prototype for everything.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Come on Will, you deserve one!

[@joevalentine2048]

Just seeing the joy on your face as the new train goes round the layout makes it worth the price you paid. Often we buy stuff on a whim and get it home and wonder why we bought it and it never sees the light of day. This is obviously not so it this case. Makes me wish I had one here in the states just to capture some of the joy it brings to you. Best of luck and keep on playing with trains 🚞

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Joe. Regards Charlie.

[@gazclass58]

Awesome bit of kit Charlie do like the Pullman. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Gary. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@alisonlake7534]

I'm glad that you brought this and that you were kind enough to share the running, with everyone, I'm tempted to buy one myself, but not at £1000, I also like the detail inside the Pullman carriages with the white headrests, well done Charlie you deserve this trainset, as they say, 'You can't take it with you when you go' regards Jon.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jon , I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, it’s an interesting train. Regards Charlie

[@laurenceevans7488]

Another great video, informative and enjoyable. Have a great birthday when it arrives by simply relaxing and enjoying, ENJOYING!! Will really miss the weekly Friday treat

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lawrence, you’re too kind, regards Charlie

[@jonathankrauss1535]

Hi Charlie, just a quick note of support for your channel. You videos are fantastic and I most enjoy your process of indecision, mistakes, problem-solving, etc as that is how we learn. Jason Wood promoted your channel as he is deleting his and although I’ve watch your channel frequently I’ve never conveyed your value to the modeling community. Many thanks! Cheers, Jonathan Krauss.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Jonathan. That so nice of you to say so. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@ModernHistory4U]

Great video as always. Hope you have a great birthday and enjoy your new present and a nice glass of something. Keep up the good work!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thank you! Will do Sam.

[@leilacentral1883]

Will admit that box is much bigger than I would have thought! A great birthday treat! I will admit my philosophy is to by something if I desire it (provided I can afford it) and get enjoyment out of it, and if I die tomorrow I die a happy man. Have your dessert before your dinner even. I’m a big fan of the Pullman but I think I have a more soft spot for the blue version. A great model regardless and happy birthday Charlie. All the best, Clint

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Clint, it is indeed a major investment. But hopefully it will be worth it, regards Charlie

[@jedlahaye4765]

Well Happy Birthday Charlie for whatever day it is, great present for your special day, a video to watch on a very stormy day here, really nice train to add to your stable, thanks again from Wairoa in New Zealand, keep well and safe, cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment jed la haye. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@Flymochairman1]

My first train set was the 1970's liveried Hornby version of the Western Pullman, which got broken on Christmas day and had to be taken back. I dare say that if I'd have been older, then it wouldn't have been a problem to fix it: no DCC fittings back then; but I was only 8 years old. Sibling rivalry. Unfortunately, the shop didn't have a replacement set so I went for a steam engine hauled set instead. I hope you have as much fun with it as I'd have liked to. Thank you for showing us round the Bachmann Western Pullman set. Stay Safe and Keep Well, sir. Cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Flymochairman1. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@JLGadgetguy26]

I do love your fortnightly videos every week 😀😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm here to please John.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Charlie, What a fantastic set to have on the layout. I'm sure you could use the empty box as a door stop. Blue Pullman trains. When these units made their apperance on British Rail, they were addvertised as the " Future" of B/R. The attendants had their own airline crew uniforms and even Female crew members ( shocking I know). Part of the uniform was Captain Scarlet style caps. Blue Peter took us all for a ride on the train via the T.V. The magazine Look and Learn had a centre spread with diagrams and photo's of the trains. I pestered Mum and Dad to take me to London to see the train. So one Saturday over the School summer break mum, dad my 2 brothers and myself headed for the big smoke. With no modern communication we had to sit around St. Pancras nearly all day before the Pullman showed up. Amongst all the smoke from the steam loco's I can still smell the diesel fumes in the air. And feel the heat coming out of the big side vents just behind the cab. Looking back I think the rest of the family were bored out of their minds, but it's a day of magic to me. I wonder where that Bright British Rail Future went? Well I suggest you let the Western Pullman stretch it's legs one more time. That new Digitrax unit I can purchase online for $ 200.00 ( one hundred pounds) free shipping. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Ainsley. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@victabeer3960]

Geez , that some massive love for these pome Pullman's . My Mum took me from Adelaide to Melbourne Australia in fancy sleeper cabin. It's really funny that I don't know anything about the train but I do remember how the toilet would fold up dumping your un-wholly business directly on to the tracks . I could actually see the track through the sunny sunny crack . I was amazed . Cheers

[@IamRobotMonkey]

That's a lovely thing. Enjoy it! Happy birthday! Looked very dramatic in the low light going round the layout!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it robot monkey.

[@charlesemerson6763]

Charlie, you're right about the couplings. I took mine, and it's a Blue Pullman, off the layout to run it at the club. When I reassembled it the next day I was experiencing an intermittent short that i couldn't at first pin down. As my Blue Pullman and a couple 50 class diesels were they only items removed and put back I lifted the 50's off, still shorting, off comes the Pullman short gone. What I found was that one of the copper wipers in the coupler plug hadn't gone in square and and had crossed over into the next one and the resultant short. The damage was a melted coupler plug which I haven't got around to replacing yet.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good advice Charles and down to design not mis-handling. Send it back mate or it will never be sorted.

[@charlesemerson6763]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I'd love to but it's an original first run Blue Pullman so it's about 7 yrs old now. One day when I've nothing better to do I'll fix it.

[@frankwhittle4364]

The full side on views across the viaduct showed it off really well. Happy birthday in the near future and keep safe. Frank

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Frank you’re too kind, regards Charlie

[@spence812]

Hi Charlie, What a great birthday treat!!! Love the coaches and lighting, the reverse colour scheme is nice and unusual, but unfortunately, the cost is a non starter for me. The wife would literally kill me if she saw that on my layout. Mind you, i could say I borrowed yours! Enjoy the train, great to see the layout up and running now. Have a great birthday and keep safe.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Spence. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@francis1247]

Chapeau bas as we say in France stay well and thank you for you're input in to the hobby

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re most welcome buddy. Regards Charlie

[@mattiedillon3697]

Great videos ! Thank you for putting out content. I wish the videos were longer !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Mattie. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@peterhall4086]

It looks great, especially going over the viaduct. Nicely shot. With regard to buying one, the cost doesn't matter as long as you enjoy it, and it doesn't negatively affect you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Too true Peter.

[@chrisridd9423]

The coach lighting looks very well done, I couldn’t see any light bleed at all, and those table lamps are rather fun! Enjoy your birthday present! 🎂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thank you! Will do Chris.

[@thomasm1964]

"Kind of makes sense. - I always say that". I was thinking exactly the same just as you said it for the second time. Still, we are where we are!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

At least you’re still watching mate, regards Charlie

[@stevedunningduckinggiraffe6296]

Well done Charlie you've got a real keeper there! This is an utterly stunning model and shows just how far we've come since I last dabbled in the 1970s. If you want a real fun game , spilt the train into two halves and have them chase each other - mine are so accurately matched they just keep the same distance all the way round.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting point Steve, someone else mentioned that perhaps Bachmann should make another two unpowered power cars and a few extra coaches and then we could have two trains!

[@tonyslight826]

Very nice indeed Charlie what a smashing model.God hope you live long enough to enjoy it LOL great video. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video Tony, regards Charlie

[@johnlong3214]

Some very nice shots of what looks like a good piece of kit, I hope it serves you well. Have a great birthday.👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it John. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@onnomulder9775]

A stunning model Charlie! Great sound too. Very nice unboxing video. Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate.

[@darrenoleary5952]

All good Charlie about the car being around the wrong way. As you say, "we live and learn, don't we?" Great work on the layout. Really coming along!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Darren, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie

[@colinorme5149]

I had same problem with a ho electroliner set which powers through couplings got one carriage in wrong location that also is a build it up once and leavs alone job reg colin

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Another very enjoyable video, thank you as always for taking the time to put it together. It would be lovely to have a blue Pullman set, but I would not be able to store it as a complete unit.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Simon, I'm so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie

[@CM-ARM]

Well happy birthday Charlie 🎂. Im having one this weekend too and my wife spent a bit much on me too. As I say , "Can't take it with us might as well enjoy it now. " So enjoy and keep having fun. Pretty cool train. Chris

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Clearly we sing from the same song sheet Chris.

[@simonwilliamson9699]

Well Charlie, that's a well deserved birthday present. I thought the APT-E had tricky couplings but it looks like the Pullman is following in it's footsteps. There's something about the vintage style of railway vehicles that just isn't seen in modern designs. I'm sure that it will do stirling service at Chadwick & I look forward to seeing it running. Hope the layout work is going well & I eagerly await the next layout update.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Simon, yes it does fit in rather well. The postman will arrive in four hours time. You have to take your hat off to thise guys! Regards Charlie.

[@mikaelica]

Hi Charlie Ooops at 4:18... one of the coaches start heading towards the floor... luckily it did stop. Thanks for a great video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie

[@joymira6407]

Its allways a pleasure to watch your videos, the train looks good and when you put in crew and passengers 😉 it will give the last extra, cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Joy

[@jasonfernee2401]

I have the Hornby R555C in Blue Grey livery and although I love it as it was my favourite loco as a kid, I am incredibly jealous of this Bachmann model... It really is quite stunning. Just need to win the lottery to get one of these beauties. The lighting looked stunning and I agree with you, if they've gone to the trouble of getting the detail so accurate, why not put some crew in the cabs at least, especially for nearly a grand. Great review as always.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s always interesting to see what I can break off while installing the crew. Regards Charlie

[@ChrisMarshallUS]

Thanks for the review, looking forward to seeing the crew and some passengers on board in the future.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You and me both Chris.

[@FeedScrn]

Congratulations on your newly finished layout and your new passenger train acquisition! Wonderful! The cars light up - like amazingly. - It's easy to arm-chair quarterback... My ideal layout would be where the main line (loop) is fully automated .... as we discussed in a diff vid... with sensors knowing where the train is at all times...and the appropriate signals lit up and signalling away.... power supplied to the track sections only where the train is at the time... with even a couple of road railroad crossings automated as well.... all at night of course. - Do they make passenger trains with little lighted simulated billboards inside the cabs at the top, with flashing red/green lights? You know... the ones that annoy the passengers and sell them stuff.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry buddy, but in the UK we don’t have these flashing lights within the passenger coaches. Regards Charlie

[@FeedScrn]

@@ChadwickModelRailway- True.. I have never seen them either... but someone can put them in I suppose.

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Charlie - A very belated Happy Birthday and wow what a great present to yourself a truly stunning model and the lights are excellent . It does took super goinfg around the layout . I noticed a few snide comments but hey the only people we have to please are ourselves (and our better halves ) Ha Ha .Keep well......Cheers Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@johnrixon6236]

Hi Charlie, I just treated myself by ordering the Siemens SC-44 Charger - WowSound(R) and DCC -- Amtrak Midwest 4611 (silver, blue, red, gray). My excuse is my son was the lead engineer on the exhaust and after treatment on the real thing! Unfortunately doesn't fit in with my in process model layout based on the Didcot museum engine shed area. learning a lot from your excellent videos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

John, I'm so pleased that you found the channel useful. Regards Charlie

[@paullambart7370]

Hi Charlie Another interesting video well presented, you missed your way!!! Great to see some loco’s running, that class 37 sounds fantastic. As I’ve said before it’s all coming together nicely. Take care Paul

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Regards Charlie

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Hi Charlie just watched your video about your pullman it’s an amazing train and looks great on chadwick I noticed the couplings and they are the same ones that I have on my Bachmann class 158 east midland trains new tooling DMU they are a pain but once I got it on my layout the level of detail was amazing so maybe like you I will be keeping it on the track once again Charlie great video as always Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think you’re right Kev once you’ve coupled them up and they’re working fine the best thing is to leave them be. Regards Charlie

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

It is quite a sharp-looking train and fits in wonderfully on your layout and with your other stock there. In German models we have somewhat similar connections on the various HSTs (The ICE3s and ICE4s by multiple companies, the Railjets by Roco and Jagerndorfer), and they do advise owners to not take them apart, except for maintenance. In fact, some companies make special wheel-cleaning track that add on to a layout so one doesn't have to take them apart even for that. I will say, the coupling/uncoupling mechanisms by Roco and Märklin are seemingly easier than the Bachmann shown, with a latching pin and slot on the bottom. Anyhow, enough rambling- great video and cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for your thoughts Antony, yes the coupling system is somewhat of a challenge, regards Charlie

[@patmcdermott4832]

Thanks for another great video, Charlie, and a very Happy Birthday (soon). I have the Bachmann 1st version in Nanking blue livery with white window surrounds & with the Pullman front crest & it is a lovely loco. It was 31-255DC (but no sound fitted I still use DC!) bought on 14/11/12 at £295! Amazing how much prices have risen. I too only travelled on the electric loco hauled Manchester Pullman, which was in the same coach livery as your version, & that was great. Boarded at Crewe in time for a "Full English" which was finished by Watford I think it only cost £10 c. 1985! Happy days :-) Just for the benefit of others my instructions did state the order in which coaches should be assembled as it was in effect 2 3 car units with a "dead" centre coupling. I'm sure your present will give you years of pleasure mine still does!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Pat. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@garfstiglz3981]

I think with the size of the box we could save money by saving it and being buried in it when we kick the bucket 😂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great observation Garf, it was truly enormous. I’m dreading getting that one into the attic!

[@edwarwick8790]

Chadwick Model Railway is that without being caught...tee hee

[@Synthematix]

Quality products have good packaging, thats why hornby's is so poor.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’ll wait until after dark!

[@edwarwick8790]

Chadwick Model Railway good luck with that Charlie.

[@johne5854]

Good video. I do like the interior and table lighting.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes John is rather nice

[@Tez_Thorn1405]

Nice new toy, awesome video Charlie, and Happy upcoming Birthday

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks so much Tez

[@Tez_Thorn1405]

@@ChadwickModelRailway your very welcome,hopefully the weather stays nice

[@bigfella1952]

Another good video. Nice Review.. Well done in spoiling yourself. I was lucky enough to purchase the all Blue version when it first come out... Not strictly my area, but a great addition to anyone's layout. As others have said, quite expensive, but nothing compared to watching top match football, (when it returns).. No doubt a other video coming to show how to fit people,, won't need as many with covid rules ... Looks and runs great. Fantastic view as it goes over the arches. x The Bigfella x

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Bigfella. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Nice , and i rember years back when i volunteered at the Bluebell railway back in the mid 80s their were a couple of seats from the blue Pullman in the staff mess & sleeping coach , a old mausall one , I have wondered what ever happened to them ?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Today, they’d be rather collectable!

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@ChadwickModelRailway yes they would , at first I thought they had come out of one of the BOAC DH Comet 1s or a Bristol Britannia but then got told they were out of the blue Pullman, one of the power cars did survive for awhile as used as a stand by generator at Bristol Philips marsh, and I've seen a photo of it in a bay platform at Bristol temple mead

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Such a sad loss. 😢

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@ChadwickModelRailway yes 😢 I did with a few others try and save one of the trans pennine class 123/4s but at the time in 1985 their wasn't much intrest in saving diesels and dmus and the coast of asbestos removal was too much 😢

[@marksinthehouse1968]

£1,000 nearly ouch ,I think for now I’ll stick with my old growler ,that’s my triang/hornby unit ,but I’m tempted ,what a superb model some don’t like the reverse blue/grey but I love it only problem showed the dirt too quickly but that’s what I remember as a small child going through west London in 1970 ,nice 👍🏻😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you approved of my purchase Concord. However, as you say it’s one hell of a price! Regards Charlie

[@marksinthehouse1968]

That’s great Charlie ,I’m Mark nice to meet you ,all the best and be safe 😊

[@mandbhomestead]

Charlie, great addition to the Chadwick Model Railway and as a treat for you r birthday... Happy Early Birthday... Looks good on the layout. Awesome that you got the power transfer with the cars worked out and all the coaches light up. Have you heard anything from McKinley Railway? Have not seen a video from then in a while. Hope all is well with them. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment M and B Homestead. No filming currently at McKinley but fingers crossed,. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@yeovilcentralmainline2307]

Hi Charlie, Iike you, I'm too young too but I remember visiting St Pancras and seeing the Midland Blue Pullman ticking over at the buffers one evening hence I bought the Blue Pullman when Bachmann released theirs.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Like you, it had to be done, regards

[@michaelaldred6529]

Hi Charlie just had a go at lubricating motor bearing on my blue pullman not a job for the light hearted body screws were small and fiddley got body off ok but did not have a small enough phillips head to get to motor but managed to get a little oil on the ends of bearing. Carefully refidded body shell back with screws in tack. Got it back on track and does sound better. 😃

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, Michael. I have yet to remove the body shell from mine! Do let me know how you progress this one. Regards, Charlie

[@Wilayaat]

Another great video, good to treat yourself, indulge in the things you enjoy. Pricey but a beautiful looking thing. Although hearing a Class 37 in any video is always a bonus 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Couldn't agree more Ali.

[@michaeldavies9600]

Hello Charlie Happy Birthday when ever it was/is! Some really odd comments about this pack!The way i see it is like this,this life we are living now is it,it isn't a practise run,we only get one run at it,so bolox to those with a touch of the green eyed monster you enjoy your trains and layout! Stay safe and happy :)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting point of view Michael. This is a “love it or hate it” issue. Regards Charlie

[@RailwayDan]

I remember seeing one of the last power cars of these units parked (dumped) in the old south bay platforms at Bristol Temple Meads back in 72/73. I got a couple of pics before it just disappeared. Only one i ever saw !! This model is one of the things thats been on my model railway "bucket list" for a while. But after watching your review a couple of times over, i'm now not so sure. It doesn't look quite as good as i thought it would !! Great review though. Thanks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great comment mate. Those memories ......

[@ashbere103]

Another great video Charlie, not my era but that pullman is certainly tempting + some lovely wheel on the rail join sound in the running shots 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ash, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@railwayjade]

Awesome model - truly love the attention to detail.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it’s a corker, regards Charlie

[@karlgaff9303]

Love it. I had the Triang blue pullman as a kid in that livery. Brings back so many memories. That's a lovely 6 car set. Take my money. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate, regards Charlie

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Charlie, as you may or may not know, I recently bought the N gauge Midland Pullman, mainly as it was the cheaper option and the couplings on that are also a bit of a pain. It has been run and now put into its packaging and will reappear in the fullness of time once layout can store it!! N Gauge comes with crew so bit surprised yours didn’t... I personally love them and they do look great in both scales so thanks for sharing and very interested in you’re Swindon connections as it is where I did my spotting in the late 70’s early 80’s too. Cheers for now, Chris (Cirencester)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great comment Chris, thank you very much. As Swindonions need to stick together, regards Charlie

[@flinthillsmodelrailway]

Very nice and happy birthday , Geoff

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Geoff.

[@nails6365]

What a great set you have there. I will be unveiling the loco in the box set orient express soon!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Cool, thanks I'll look forward to it.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Charlie - cracking looking model. Lights do make a difference - a few passengers would make it even better. As always a well produced video with a polished presenter ! Cheers Euan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Euan, I just need to go and buy 150 businessmen to put in it!

[@rossriddoch112]

Happy Birthday Charlie, A great model on your layout. Bachmann / Liliput have been using this type of "wired" connectors for their DMUs & EMUs for a while. Totally agree that it is a bit fiddly but I think connector is better than some of the other EMU / DMU wired connectors from other manufacturers. Also by the way, I tend to add an directional arrow plus car sequence number on the underside of the couplers using a paint marker to help setup the motor cars & coaches if adding or removing them from a layout.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A good tip Ross, many thanks.

[@mattjackson8226]

Great video as always. Can't believe you got one of those I looked at the price and had to sit down. Seems to perform well and looks the part

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Matt, I just need to sell the other bits. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@jolliemark6294]

As always you give us great videos, of great trains this was no exception, nice train...thanks for sharing....Jack 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jack

[@alanrobertson9790]

I had the IE800 5 car unit with similar couplings. I built a wooden L frame so I could take the train off the tracks without uncoupling. Just 2 long bits of wood joined together. Extensive storage sidings would do the job too but I don't have them.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great tip Alan

[@dommassey1249]

I like the idea of you doing reviews! Great video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dom. I don’t usually do them as you’ve probably noticed.

[@OwensMR]

Great video as always, Charlie. Very nice unit, there's something special about opening the box for the first time! Signs of the times, a video every two weeks 😔 All the best, Owen 😊

[@josefbuckland]

Mmmm agreed that breath of. Mmmm smells like a keeper. Many never appreciate the magic but those of us that do WOWZERS!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I couldn't agree more Josef.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Owen. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@JPoulAndersson]

A very lovely model indeed Charlie. I'm very happy you got one, beautiful functions as well. I'm a Big Four kind of guy but can certainly see the appeal of models such as this ;-) Cheers, Joachim

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video although I realise it’s not everyone’s cup of tea

[@alantraish3368]

When this came out in 2012 it was another level. Superlative model. I have it but would love to fit the Howes sound to it. I’m retired and blown loads of Money on models as you can’t take it with you. We are all custodians of stuff anyway and just need to look after it for the next person. Great review Charlie and happy birthday mate ..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Alan. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@barrywest8944]

Day off today, so another lunchtime watch, thanks Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I do hope that you enjoyed it Barry

[@barrywest8944]

Chadwick Model Railway but of course I enjoyed it.

[@malcanderson9579]

Remember the old Blue pullman on the Midland main line blasting through our village just north of Leicester, in 1963/4 at 5.00 pm every weekday . Next to the Dirty/Drab looking steam and peak locos it certainly stood out. My brother had the Triang version at the time (only 3 Units as I remember it ) The real Blue Loco I believe was relocated to your region from the East Midlands and repainted. So for old times sake if I get one it would have to be the Blue one. Nice one Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment with great memories Malc.

[@irvinelindsay3814]

Looks great crossing the viaduct. Your scenic work gives the Pullman a great backdrop but that probably says more about your modelling skills than anything else.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Irvine, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Afternoon Charlie from sunny Fareham lol 😂 Fantastic way to pass the time of day before I set off for home a Charlie Bishop video 😄 I saw most of the Pullmans in the scrap line at OOC depot in the 70s and the shed foreman told us the rest were at Philips marsh junction on static coach heating so we jumped a train and got the rest of the numbers 👍🏻 I was too young to see them in action even thought they used to go out of Manchester central on my home line 🙁 Two weeks is too long but even you need a break sometimes lol 😂 Have a lovely weekend with your family and see ya very soon . Cheers as always for a fantastic video Stevie 😎

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Always a heartwarming comment Stevie, you’re far too generous. Regards Charlie

[@markwilson8002]

That's one beautiful Pullman Charlie..I wish I could afford it ...if only one had been saved from the cutters torch.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Mark. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

Hi Charlie, Certainly a beautiful model! The couplings are now becoming the standard from Bachmann on their EMU & DMU stock. I have similar couplings on my 4-TC & much more pinned (12 I think) version on my new 117. I did like the fact that the headlights were very muted as in real life, I guess they were incandescent bulbs. Also the cab lights looked very prototypical. Keep the great films coming!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting, regards Charlie

[@Pizzpott]

I remember seeing the blue one when I was little, 4 or 5 years old I think. I believe it was in Cardiff where we were waiting to come home on a different train. I remember it made an big impression on me and my father called it a Pullman. The only other train I had ever seen until then were the green Rhondda Valley trains with a yellow front and three windows. I've never been to London since and I never saw a Pullman, (either a blue or indeed this reverse livery) again, apart from the one printed on my Brooke Bond Tea card in the 'Transport' book which I still own, along with all the others I collected. I love the train you've bought, it is beautiful.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Happier times Jeff. I'm so pleased that you like it. Regards Charlie

[@eddyweller4503]

Nice!! Love it, I've got the one I bought for my son in the early 80s hornby. So all me and the grandkids can do is dream. Still nana did let us buy the flying Scotsman last week pre owned from hattons, so life's not so bad. Enjoy Charlie enjoy. Stay safe Eddy xx

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment eddy. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@nickbishop6784]

Nice train Charlie Looks really great on Chadwick Have a lovely birthday

[@melchestermodelrailway]

Only one powered boggie? Looks great and sounds great though.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nick, and yes it’s only powered by one bogey but that’s one at each end. Regards Charlie

[@patmccarthy1624]

Can't go wrong buying passenger cars! I, myself, tend to do that whenever I have a few coins saved up for that purpose. Good review, Charlie; it's great to get a different perspective on passenger types. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Pat, and this train is starting to grow on me considerably.

[@tomlawton7087]

Interesting about the order/direction of coaches having an effect; I have a similar problem with a 5BEL setup, so will check that option.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, it caught me out but a couple of guys have now sorted out their lighting issues! My 20 minutes that I would never have back, came in handy after all.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Congratulations stateside sir on your new acquisition, as I indulged also this very day on a rare (Lionel) 3-rail O-scale American GG-1 set with aluminum passenger cars! My first foray away from freight I look forward to emulating correct motion befitting it’s design!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Ken. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@pauleddleston2817]

Nice review. I know what to write to Santa for now!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul

[@Lennon6412]

Very nice, would certainly love a blue one!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You and me both!

[@brianwebb3238]

Charlie i use a cassette for storing my Blue Pullman and taking it on and of the layout as you say uncoupling it is awkward and in time something would break i also do the same with Brighton Belle and other multiple units

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I shall have to look into a working solution Brian. Regards

[@simonbaker6962]

Its unique in that the box is bigger than the layout. I owned a dynamis once. Swapped it for a bag of doughnuts ...useless. The train itself is world class. I have the nanking blue version with sound in both cars and is truely phenomenal. Bachmans best model ever.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I couldn’t agree more Simon, regards Charlie

[@damiendye6623]

when the blue pullman came out in 2013 it cost £300 for just the train and didn't have sound, bachmann since then just sky rocketed the price

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it’s a somewhat shameful price hike Damien.

[@paredding]

Yup - £295 AND DCC Fitted!

[@brianligat2038]

Seems to me that the Blue Pullman was a forerunner to the Class 43. The "passengers" are all working from home at the moment. When I heard the Class 37 I first assumed it had been sent to recover the Pullman after breaking down. Happy birthday, Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Brian. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@jimross623]

Hi Charlie, I don’t know how you could possibly expect to have drivers or passengers with this model when it’s less than a thousand pounds. Really, what were you thinking? It is very nice to see coaches lit up, and hear engine sounds, and, as with all model trains, if you like it you will want it. As long as you’re happy, and you won’t make your wife and children starve by buying it, then that’s all that matters. Regards, Jim

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent comment Jim. Regards Charlie

[@victabeer3960]

Zip it Jim you Box Blocker , This beautiful model is a investment that will increase in value every year . Just kidding Jim , I agree that $3000 AUD is a lot of Burgers on the table . It will be easy to resell when the owner kicks the bucket . Cheers

[@donsharpe5786]

Thanks again Charlie for another enjoyable video. Because of the lights you definitely need a crew and to populate the seats in the train (good luck with that) but it is a wonderful model. However, I wouldn't pay anywhere near the asking price for one especially since you need a decent layout to run a full set. I prefer the original paint scheme of all blue to the grey with blue and yellow ends, but that is my own preference. I did ride in one once from Bath to Chippenham in about 1963 so it wasn't a long journey and I can't remember the ride quality. I had to pay the supplement but at least I didn't have to wait for the next train.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re a lucky boy Don to ride one. The crew and passengers are the next investment!

[@imautuber]

When you said just under a £1000 my jaw hit the floor, how things have changed since I was modelling trains many years ago.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Simply shocking!

[@Samstrainsofficially]

Thb though not really, sound lights etc, fancy controller all included, much nicer mouldings than when you, or even spring chicken me at 33 were young, much more complex assembly, much more complex design work, much more researched design and variation in design, livery, so on. All of that before we get to the risks of committing to a production run with no solid guarentee on when you'll get the product to show and recoup your costs thanks to china still chasing no covid and shutting things down left right and centre in the process which messes up your whole supply chain and production before it even ships in a shipping enviroment of higher prices and less reliability. Quite amazing we have it at all more risk averse business people would have just pulled the pin and consolidated into more lucrative lines or changed to other products.

[@wamgoc]

Hi Charlie, super video and a nice model! I have 2 Blue Pullmans in N, one I brought new and one I brought for my sidekicks other half when he passed away. It’s has sound at both ends and I always liked it. Anyway, I have two carrying cases with track in for when I want to take the complete train off the track. This means I don’t have to uncouple them all the time. I have one for my n Brighton Bell as well! Very useful. The case was made on a laser cutter out of plywood in sections then put together. The program is out there on the net somewhere and could be scaled up to OO, should you ever want to do the same. Thanks again, see you in a couple of weeks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great info, an excellent way of transporting make this little train. Regards Charlie

[@TATICMOOR]

I have the non Dynamis Ultima, Blue Pullman Crested Front set and it is a very beautiful set, but I haven't run yet (a sable in deed, LOL). The main issue I had was that the power copper connectors between the stock can be easily bent. I found this out with my Bachmann 32-646Z Class 438 4-TC #8007 BR RTC (KERNOW) unit that use the same coupler. To prevent the copper wires bending again I added a droplet of super glue at the end of each four copper contacts were they curve up. Care is still needed to prevent them bending, but hopefully they will be more resilient with the added glue.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

But a little too Permanent for my liking

[@TATICMOOR]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Yes, as you would have to disconnect and reconnect adding to the coupler wear and tear to failing completely. That is unless one makes a cassette affair to drive them onto and close the ends off and put away as a whole. I was wondering what you will do with the example track board when you are finished with it. I wish thinking if you did some scenic glass on it to finish would you sell it to me as a test area and photo'ing diorama to use until I get a layout up and running?

[@mikeburnitt403]

First of all, Happy 21st again' Another great, easy to watch video, thank Charlie, I did get one of the 'custard dip Pullmans as I missed out on the full blue ones and they are a beautiful model, I will repaint the cab end at some stage, yeah of course I will. Just one small thing, can you PLEASE reform your HST in the correct order, the TGS (44xxx) should be formed at the end of the train as there is no passenger access through the guards area, so your Standard oops I mean 2nd class passengers wouldnt be able to get to the Buffet at the moment. Anyway off down to the mancave as you have inspired me to get my Rolf in gear, thanks again Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great comment Mike. Regarding my HST, I think that you are actually wrong because I have the wrong coach. At this point in time the guard was still located within the power car. Regards Charlie

[@tomlawton7087]

Happy birthday, young’un. Yes, I can see the Western colour scheme is very nice, and the blue with full yellow end (with the yellow forehead) is too much. But I do like the “white bandit “ effect of the original, with the crests. It compliments the 5BEL with its crests, and the ATP with its “black bandit” effect. (Yes, I’ve forgotten the Deltics)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Tom. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@roncarter5532]

Great video Charlie and a great train. I remember having one as a child....many many moons ago now. As for the keyboard warriors....hey it’s your train set.....stay safe and keep the videos coming 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ron, what a heartwarming comment, regards Charlie

[@modelrailwaynoob]

It's a lovely set and you should buy these things if you want them and can afford it. There are no pockets in shrouds. I'm a nurse and I've put a few people in them during my 35 years of service.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Never a truer word, thanks.

[@davidgregory1668]

Yeh I got a blue Pullman a couple of years ago and I agree those couplings are shocking.Ive damaged a couple of the connections so no lights in the coaches.my other gripe is how do you program both power cars,I can only program one but not the other so I can only enter 03 into my digitrax to be able to run it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Can you not place both logos on a piece of test track facing opposite directions and re-address them as a pair?

[@davidgregory1668]

Chadwick Model Railway hi Charlie,just tried your suggestion and it’s worked.Thanks for your help.I was told I would need to program one car at a time,clearly that was incorrect. Thanks again ,always enjoy watching your updates. Cheers David New Zealand

[@eddyweller4503]

Alan has just said that you've had some funny comments about your wonderful purchase. We as Alan has said its your layout and at the end of the day you do what you want. Its only jealousy. I only wish you luck keep doing what you're doing loads of us enjoy watching. Take care Eddy. Xx

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heart warming comment Eddy. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@philnewstead5388]

Eddy, I only have two rules on my railway, rule one- it's my railway and I'll run what I want when I want at whatever speed I want and rule two- see rule one.

[@exehavenharbour]

Although I model in N gauge Charlie I have Blue Pullman envy! I’m looking forward to buying one and might be on this year’s Christmas list although I might have to buy it and then tell the wife???!!!! Cheers Charlie, John

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it John. Stay safe. Regards Charlie