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LUXURY TRAIN JOURNEY on the GWR Pullman restaurant on rails!

Channel: Green Signals
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A real luxury train journey on the Great Western Railway GWR Pullman dining service from London Paddington to Plymouth.

Richard and brother Paul go behind the scenes to discover how GWR provides luxury dining on the train, discovering how the food is cooked, meeting the passionate staff on-board, and enjoying the stunning coastal scenery, including the stunning Dawlish Sea Wall.

They sample the delights of restaurant dining on what is often referred to as a Great British train journey. Join them for the ride - you won't regret it!

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On our trip:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Rail Gourmet loads the food into the dining car
01:09 What the Pullman dining service is and what we decided to eat!
02:50 Starters
03:22 Who can use the Pullman service
04:06 Main courses and steak being cooked on a train
05:57 Where did Pullman come from?
07:49 The route we're on
08:58 Desserts
10:23 Our full journey - and worries we might end up on a bus!
12:12 Dawlish Sea Wall amazing scenery
15:02 Fun fact about Teignmouth and train comfort
16:48 Nearing our destination and how the train works
20:15 We've arrived!
21:04 Reflections on an amazing trip... and what Pullman dining costs

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Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
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It includes behind-the-scenes insights into how meals are prepared and served on board, as well as encounters with staff and views of scenic locations such as Dawlish Sea Wall. The content highlights the ambiance and service of the Pullman dining car, offering a glimpse into what is described as a Great British train journey.

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  • Platform ID 6fHub4_Vkb0
  • Views 11,703
  • Date published 5 Mar 2024 12:00
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 02:56
  • Recorded 31 May 2024
  • Locomotives 2
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