Model Details
Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman
W60095 W60747
Years Released:
1969
1970
1971
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman
Running Number: W60095 W60747
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 251 Blue Pullman
Designer: Jack Howe – Design Consultant for B.R.
Class Information: The Blue Pullman unit train concept was conceived as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan in order to compete with road and air travel then taking hold of the country by providing luxury Pullman accommodation on high traffic routes on Midland and Western Regions of British Railways. Ultimately, the Pullman sets were not deemed an over-all success and services were prematurely withdrawn long before the equipment costs were amortized. However, many of the lessons learned paved the future of passenger rail travel in Britain through the success of the experimental Class 252 High Speed Train units being tested during the later period of Pullman operations. More...
Weight: 67 tons (Power Car) - 299 tons (6 Car Set) - 364 tons (8 Car Set)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1969 1970 1971
Running Number: W60095 W60747
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 251 Blue Pullman
Designer: Jack Howe – Design Consultant for B.R.
Class Information: The Blue Pullman unit train concept was conceived as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan in order to compete with road and air travel then taking hold of the country by providing luxury Pullman accommodation on high traffic routes on Midland and Western Regions of British Railways. Ultimately, the Pullman sets were not deemed an over-all success and services were prematurely withdrawn long before the equipment costs were amortized. However, many of the lessons learned paved the future of passenger rail travel in Britain through the success of the experimental Class 252 High Speed Train units being tested during the later period of Pullman operations. More...
Weight: 67 tons (Power Car) - 299 tons (6 Car Set) - 364 tons (8 Car Set)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1969 1970 1971
 1969 1970 1971 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Grey & Blue
Livery Details: ---
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1198 - December 2023
Previous: 503 - November 2023
Movement:
(-695)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Grey & Blue
Livery Details: ---
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1198 - December 2023
Previous: 503 - November 2023
Movement:
(-695)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | R.555C |
Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman |
| 1970 | R.555C |
Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman |
| 1971 | R.555C |
Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1969 1970 | Diesel Pullman Set |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Power Bogie - R.157, R.555 | April 1968 |
| 96 | Power Bogie for Diesel Pullman - R.555 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1969 | Contains one powered and one non-powered car. Models have full interior detailing. |
| 1970 | Consists of powered and non-powered cars with interior seating. |
| 1971 | Contains one powered and one non-powered car. Models have full interior detailing. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 97/- |
| 1971 | 105/- |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.555C Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman - 1969
R.555C Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman - 1970
R.555C Diesel Electric Two Car Pullman - 1971
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