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Hornby R3750

Belmond, 'British Pullman' Train Pack - Era 11

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

DB Cargo UK, Class 67, Bo-Bo, 67021 with Pullman All-steel K' type First Parlour Cars 'Lucille' and 'Zena' and Kitchen First 'Ione'. Operating out of London Victoria station, the Belmond British Pullman continues the tradition of luxury Pullman trains that have operated over Britain's railway network and, as sister train to the Venice Simplon Orient Express, maintains the legacy of the Golden Arrow which first operated out of Victoria on 15 May 1929.

Current destinations now include trips to the historic cities of Canterbury and Bath and imposing stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Longleat, with other trips celebrating special occasions such as Valentine's Day. There are even celebrity chef dinners and Murder Mystery events to make each Belmond British Pullman trip unique. Each of the eleven coaches of the Belmond British Pullman has been meticulously renovated to the very highest of standards, from the mahogany fittings and marquetry to the polished brass and hand-stitched fabrics.

Every aspect of the Pullman experience has been carefully considered, even down to contemporary artisanal dining pieces made by William Edwards, purveyors of the finest bone china in England. At any given time, up to ten of the restored Pullman carriages are operated; being the six First Class Parlour Cars of Cygnus, Perseus, Minerva, Phoenix, Lucille and Zena and the five First Class Kitchen Cars of Ione, Ibis, Gwen, Vera and Audrey. Diesel haulage of the Belmond British Pullman is currently undertaken by DB Cargo UK, utilising two Class 67 Bo-Bo locomotives.

67021, along with 67024, was rolled out from Toton Depot in an unbranded British Pullman brown and cream livery on 29 October 2017 and at the end of January 2018 the full Belmond British Pullman branding was added to both locomotives.

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Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby Belmond “British Pullman” Train Pack – Era 11 is an OO‑gauge model comprising a Class 67 diesel locomotive (running number 67021) and three Pullman carriages. The set represents the current era of the luxury Belmond British Pullman service.

The locomotive is equipped with a 5‑pole skew‑wound motor, a DCC‑ready 8‑pin socket, NEM couplings and power pickup from all wheels. It measures 259 mm in length, has a Co‑Co wheel arrangement, a maximum speed of 110 mph and runs on a minimum 2nd radius curve of 438 mm. The livery is the Belmond Pullman brown and cream scheme, applied in a pristine finish.

The three carriages are Pullman Car Company K‑type first‑class coaches. Two are First Parlour cars named Lucille and Zena, both finished in pristine condition, while the third is a First Kitchen car named Ione, painted in the Pullman livery. All cars feature directional lighting, NEM/Tension‑lock couplings and lengths of 360 mm. The set includes authentic details such as mahogany fittings, brass hardware and hand‑stitched fabrics.

The model depicts a DB Cargo UK Class 67 locomotive hauling the Pullman consist, as operated from London Victoria since the service’s re‑branding on 29 October 2017. The locomotives entered service unbranded and received full Belmond branding in January 2018. The pack is intended for collectors and railway enthusiasts seeking a detailed representation of Britain’s contemporary luxury Pullman trains.