Blue Pullman Returns

[TheBeard]

I realise the truth. You want to see D6332 running again, it has to be in D6332, Every metric micrometer in 1/32s the lot. After Covid24

 

[Steddenm]

You may want to have a look at...

https://twitter.com/HSTBEN1/status/1322228340275761152?s=19

Sorry not sure how to embed the tweet.

 

[Darandio]

Or search on Youtube for 'Blue Pullman' and filter it to show videos from today. There are at least a dozen now.

 

[Ladder23]

what a great looking train!!

those responsible must be very proud! I can't wait to see this up the MML.

 

[221101 Voyager]

what a great looking train!!

those responsible must be very proud! I can't wait to see this up the MML.

And for those not yet aware the launch trip is on the 14th Nov.

Realtime Trains - 1Z43 0910 St Pancras International to Crewe

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[ainsworth74]

Have to say it looks really really good. Though seeing an HST with a cyclops light is a bit odd!

 

[43096]

Have to say it looks really really good. Though seeing an HST with a cyclops light is a bit odd!

The NMT has had the top light for years!

 

[ainsworth74]

The NMT has had the top light for years!

Really?! I've never noticed!

 

[midland1]

Midland Pullman crew did not have "milkmen" uniforms they had boiler suits, blue I think.

 

[Philip Phlopp]

Really?! I've never noticed!

Fitted when it first had a sojourn on HS1 a few years back, along with, if memory serves, a km/h marked speedometer.

 

[Amlag]

Having just watched some utubes of this train en route from Eastleigh Works to Crewe today, I was
very impressed by the very high quality finish and smart external appearance ....a great credit to
the staff at Eastleigh who clearly have taken great pride in their special work.
If the inside of this recreated Blue Pullman' is to the same standard then a treat awaits its passengers.

 

[Non Multi]

That shade of blue should look great in daylight photos. Big contrast to the dull and muted colours of many contemporary liveries.

 

[SteveM70]

Very clever how they’ve changed the line of the white band above the cab window to emulate the look of the original. Little things that make a big difference

 

[cav1975]

A pretty accurate rendering of the livery, particularly the micro sized numbers with M prefix which reminded me of train spotting days at Radlett. There was quite an art to getting the numbers which involved rapid swivelling of the head and a memory capable of remembering six numbers at once!

 

[ThameslinkUser]

Would it be awfully rude of me to plug my photograph and video of it at decently high speed through Winchester?

 

[hst43102]

I absolutely love this! One thing I've noticed, however, is that the headlights have been changed. Does anyone know why?

 

[popeter45]

I absolutely love this! One thing I've noticed, however, is that the headlights have been changed. Does anyone know why?

no "hi viz" yellow nose so needs new high power headlights to compensate

 

[DB]

I absolutely love this! One thing I've noticed, however, is that the headlights have been changed. Does anyone know why?

It'll be because in order not to have the yellow front they need to meet the latest standards - which includes the top light which has been added, but the main lights also need to comply and the existing ones didn't.

 

[hst43102]

no "hi viz" yellow nose so needs new high power headlights to compensate

It'll be because in order not to have the yellow front they need to meet the latest standards - which includes the top light which has been added, but the main lights also need to comply and the existing ones didn't.

I see, thanks. Bit of a shame - I like the East Midlands-style triple headlights better!

 

[malc-c]

Not my video - just one I sub to

 

[Tobbes]

Are the carriages all FOs?

 

[Speed43125]

Are the carriages all FOs?

Looked to be at least one TBRF in there, plus IIRC the TGS converted to first class

 

[Journeyman]

Are the carriages all FOs?

It has an all first class interior, yes, with I think 2 catering vehicles, and one TGS fitted with first class seating.

Edit: only one catering vehicle in the video there. Weren't two originally planned?

 

[malc-c]

Looking at a few websites, there seems to be daily test trains running every weekday next week

Crewe - Carnforth - Crewe - Stafford - Nuneaton - Rugby - Nuneaton -= Stafford - Crewe

Checked RTT - but to my untrained eye nothing jumps out, but lots of possible paths for LS operated trains - Possibly this might be one?

Realtime Trains - 510S 1111 Carnforth D&U.G.L. to Rugby

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[KNotts]

The last 3 coaches in the above video had no orange stripe near the roof.

 

[tnxrail]

Looking at a few websites, there seems to be daily test trains running every weekday next week

Crewe - Carnforth - Crewe - Stafford - Nuneaton - Rugby - Nuneaton -= Stafford - Crewe

Checked RTT - but to my untrained eye nothing jumps out, but lots of possible paths for LS operated trains - Possibly this might be one?

Realtime Trains - 510S 1111 Carnforth D&U.G.L. to Rugby

Realtime Trains provides live realtime running information for the Great British railway network using open data.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

Pathed as HST so this or the other power cars have to see on day.

 

[Irascible]

Not a bad effort - going to give it 8/10 though, because that huge expanse of the same blue at the bottom of the nose is a bit much; the originals stopped at the buffer beam & had the buffers themselves & a red flash over the shanks to break it up. Maybe a dash of red somewhere around the lights would do it.

Does work remarkably well overall, good job.

 

[Mitchell Hurd]

For those interested, these have Paxman VP185 engines. Definitely means continued use of Paxman power ! Naturally, favourite part of the train will be the TGS coach.

I'm guessing literally the entire train will be table seated?

If only this was post covid and I was rich, I'd want this as an early 28th Birthday (or Christmas) present this year!

 

[43096]

Are the carriages all FOs?

There are no FOs in the set...

It has 6 TFs, a TGF (ex-TGS) and a converted TRFB which has been heavily modified and is effectively now a Trailer Kitchen.

 

[David Goddard]

Amazing result and well worth the effort put in by LSL and the teams at Eastleigh.
Went to see it pass Mortimer last night and although did not get a decent photo was duly impressed in what I saw pass through. Well done to those who got some great images and videos last night in what was not the best of weathers.
This has got to be tried for what it is - a luxury touring train, and I for one look forward to seeing it out on the main (and some not so main) lines when launched. The spirit of two of the greatest trains lives on in one and that has to be a good thing- good luck to them!