The Blue Pullman special tour trains commenced operation in January 2006 and fondly recall the Blue Pullman trains of the 1960s.This evolution of the Blue Pullmans, which are successfully operated by Hertfordshire Rail Tours and FM Rail now offer a variety of excursions to cities, towns and visitor locations around the British Isles, with the passengers enjoying their trip in superb comfort.The Hornby Blue Pullman captures the luxurious style and charm of the full size train. The specially liveried Class 47 locomotive pulls a selection of the Blue Pullmans coaches around an oval of track with siding which fits neatly onto the Hornby TrakMat included with the set. With the addition of Hornby Track and Accessory Packs the 6 x 4 TrakMat can soon become a model railway befitting such an elegant set.