Bachmann 30-425 Midland Pullman Special Collector's Edition Train Pack – Near Mint – Fitted Passengers

A rare opportunity to own the highly sought-after Bachmann 30-425 Midland Pullman Special Collector's Edition six-car train pack. This set is in near-mint condition and has been enhanced with fitted passenger figures inside the carriages to bring the luxury Pullman interior to life, the passengers have been fixed with non permanent adhesive so can easily be removed without trace if so desired.

Condition: Pre-owned but in near-mint condition. The set has been fully tested and runs smoothly in both directions.

Unique Features: In addition to the passengers already inside the cars, the original pack of unopened steward and train crew figures remains sealed in its original packaging.

Collector's Items Included: This special edition pack comes complete with all exclusive original extras:

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

"The Blue Pullman Story" hardback book by Kevin Robertson.

Reproduction Sample Menu Card from the original 1960s service.

Exclusive Fine Art Print of the box artwork.

All original instruction manuals and paperwork.

Technical Specs: OO Gauge, DCC Ready (requires two 21-pin decoders for digital conversion), featuring working internal and directional lighting.

Shipping:

Due to the significant value and rarity of this collector's item, it will be dispatched via Royal Mail Special Delivery of which I absorb most of the cost (you pay much less than it actually costs)

A Brief History of the Blue Pullman

The Blue Pullmans were a revolutionary class of luxury diesel-electric multiple units (DEMUs) introduced by British Railways in 1960. Built by Metropolitan-Cammell, these high-speed sets (capable of 90mph) were designed to compete with the growing domestic air travel market.

Distinguished by their striking Nanking Blue livery and white window surrounds, they featured advanced amenities for the era, including full air conditioning, integral soundproofing, and high-quality on-board catering. Only five sets were ever produced: two 6-car sets for the London Midland Region and three 8-car sets for the Western Region.

The Midland Pullman

The Midland Pullman was the flagship all-first-class service operating between Manchester Central and London St Pancras. It famously slashed journey times to just 3 hours and 15 minutes, often being dubbed "The Blue Flash" by enthusiasts.

The service was short-lived, withdrawn in 1966 following the electrification of the West Coast Main Line. The sets were transferred to the Western Region before the entire fleet was withdrawn from service in 1973. Despite their iconic status, none of the original units were preserved.