BR Diesel and Electric Models 2

 

The famous Blue Pullman. This is always a favourite when people come to view my layout. It is such a striking train, and really stands out against the backdrop a dirty 1960s steam railway.

Unfortunately, in the absence of a 21st century-quality model, I was forced to upgrade a 50 year old Tri-ang one. This was quite a task, as it meant fitting new, full-depth power-car front ends courtesy of Genesis Kits, who also supplied an entire set of bogies; replacement window inserts from Southern Pride Models; and new power units from Hollywood Foundry in Australia. In the 1960s, Tri-ang only produced a 1st class parlour car, so another task involved modifying some seating units to make them suitable for the 2nd class parlour cars (different seat spacing than the 1st class cars). Even more major alterations of two more parlour cars to make them into kitchen cars is the last thing to do now, but I couldn't resist coupling together the six vehicles already completed for a run around the layout, posing for a few photographs and showing the set off to visitors.

Anyone interested in this conversion can find links to all of the web sites of suppliers of necessary parts on my links page.

 

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