In this lavishly illustrated book No. 1 in a series here for the first time is the full record of the luxury British 12 Wheel Pullman cars (built between 1908-1923) which graced such celebrated pre-war trains as the ' Southern Belle' ' Harrogate Pullman' & ' Eastern Belle' & post-war the ' Bournemouth Belle' & Ocean Liner express. Pullman Profile NO. 1: The 12-Wheel Cars" presents a fascinating comprehensive & nostalgic record to the reader & captures an era when the familiar umber & cream Pullman cars flourished at a time when quality really did matter. Nowadays the Pullman Car Co is an enterprise that continues to attract a widespread following not only from railway enthusiasts but also from those with a more general interest in by-gone luxury travel. This is scarcely surprising as Pullman was synonymous for superior accommodation & a high level of service. Pullman recognised & appreciated the value of publicity
- the inauguration of new services or even new vehicles provided them with opportunities to impress the media of the day. In these & other respects Pullman was unrivalled yet in other ways it was conservative & restrained."