Two sets that really stand out are R2817 Devon Belle Train pack and R2813 Southern Suburban Train pack, which is also a limited edition of 2000pcs.
The R2813 Devon Belle Pullman commenced in 1947 and operated during the summer months for 7 years with the final train running at the end of the 1954 summer carrying holiday makers to the West coast of England. There were two rakes of specially prepared Devon Belle Pullmans commissioned each with their own Observation Car at the rear of the train. The Observation Cars were converted from old Third Class cars and were fitted with a refreshment buffet as well as a small pantry and kitchen. The fitted seats were either double settees or swivelling single armchairs and with an almost uninterrupted view all around due to a virtual continuous wall of window glass they proved to be very popular with the holidaymakers who could sit and while enjoying some light refreshments see the countryside recede behind them.
The R2817 train pack captures those wonderful days before the storm clouds of the Second World War changed rail travel in the UK forever. The Southern Days Train Pack is "set" in the year of 1938 and features the deceptively powerful T9 and a rake of high windowed Maunsell coaches in the livery of the time.
So if you’re looking to add some instant class and presence to your layout then either one of these packs is worth a place in your inventory, or check out the full range of train packs here at Modelzone.
