HST Power Car into retro livery

[HMS Ark Royal]

Except they normally stable their HSTs at Craigentinny and Neville Hill. Wrong side of Sheffield.

Down the ECML and take a right?

 

[Ianno87]

Down the ECML and take a right?

Where would you "take a right" that doesn't involve going through the Sheffied PSB area (and is signed by XC drivers)?

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

Where would you "take a right" that doesn't involve going through the Sheffied PSB area (and is signed by XC drivers)?

Never suggested it was by XC drivers...

Anyway, the point is moot

 

[Darandio]

Anyway, the point is moot

Indeed, so i've absolutely no idea why you keep banging the drum.

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

Indeed, so i've absolutely no idea why you keep banging the drum.

Oil (drum) needed draining

 

[theblackwatch]

I have to say that W43002 looks rather hellfire!

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

I have to say that W43002 looks rather hellfire!

Will she still appear on TOPS as 43002?

Incidentally, I noticed there was a Virgin first trailer in the mega convoy - was that for brake purposes?

 

[DaveHarries]

Shame it's tacky vinyl, looks lovely otherwise!

Indeed it did look quite nice. Good also that Sir Kenneth Grange himself was there for the naming. A good day out overall, even if the weather did close in for a couple of hours.

Dave

 

[rftorf]

It looked fantastic. As for XC, there was a XC HST (43366 leading) at Bristol TM at around 3.30 heading North. Sir Kenneth was great, signing autographs after the naming.

 

[D1009]

XC were most apologetic and explained clearly and eloquently to the event organisers why they cannot resource having a powercar away from their home patch over the whole Bank Holiday weekend. Had they had the spare capacity then they would have supported the event.

How about we drop the XC bashing and enjoy the exhibits that TOCs have been able to release. It's taken months of work and loads of people's unpaid free time to put the event on and complaints about 43xxx not being there might make people more reluctant to make the effort to organise these types of event in future.

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I didn't attend the event, but was moved to depart from my local pub for 5 minutes to watch the convoy of HST power cars and trailers pass through Bristol Parkway last night. A very strange train passing through at around 60 mph, so I didn't have much time to take it in, but all of the rolling stock in the train looked in pristine condition. I realised that open days are not about trainspotters, it's professional railwaymen (and women) putting on a show. Earlier this evening totally unexpectedly I observed a movement through Temple Meads presumably preparing for the departure of the return convoy tomorrow morning. The movement was headed by 08822 followed by the GC power car, then 08663 with VTEC 43300 bringing up the rear. The 08s were extremely bulled up to the extent that the connecting rods on 08822 (in IC livery) were painted bright yelllow, and those on 08663 (BR blue livery) were painted bright red. That's got nothing to do with history, it's putting on a show, an exhibition of pride. The introduction of the HSTs 40 years ago is definitely something worth celebrating. XC is a major operator of Intercity services through Bristol, and I think it's disappointing that they were the only TOC running HSTs unable to offer more than an eloquent apology.

 

[59CosG95]

Shame the rumours about 43040's appearance in IC Swallow livery didn't ring true...

 

[455driver]

Shame the rumours about 43040's appearance in IC Swallow livery didn't ring true...

It was found that the cab was fubared and had to be removed at Laira to be repaired, this meant there was insufficient time to get it done or find (another) replacement, the body of 43040 is completely rubbed down and may yet see a heritage livery applied.

 

[dubscottie]

How long is it going to stay like that?

Looks superb however there looks to be a difference in the shades of yellow on the cabs and sides which can only get more noticeable once the sun/carriage washer gets at the vinyls.

Or could the yellow on the vinyl be over painted?

 

[43096]

How long is it going to stay like that?



Looks superb however there looks to be a difference in the shades of yellow on the cabs and sides which can only get more noticeable once the sun/carriage washer gets at the vinyls.



Or could the yellow on the vinyl be over painted?

As I understand it, 43002 is due an F exam at Laira in the summer, which would normally be accompanied by a repaint. However, the livery applied for today means it may well have already had its re-livery.

As for the shades of yellow, it is very, very difficult to exactly match vinyl (which is pre-printed) with paint. It will weather with time, so it won't really be noticeable.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

I spoke to one of the depot managers, he replied that it would be kept in the blue / grey / yellow "for quite some time" and no they won't be doing any trailers to match it.

 

[Steve14]

Does anyone know what diagram the IC125 livery power car is on for this week?

 

[irish_rail]

Doesn't look like 002 is out and about today...

 

[DarloRich]

Now, you will all know my view of paint wibblers. It is only paint after all ( insert eye roll icon here!)

HOWEVER: credit to FGW for doing such a good job and repainting one of their trains in such a high quality manner. It is a credit to them and their depot staff who clearly worked hard and took a pride in doing a great job. It looks superb, fitting and it looks "proper". I really like it and hope i can get some pictures of it in the future. ( is that paint wibble?)

Normal service resumes :

It would have been better if it was an EMT power car than GWR! But beggars can't be choosers and all...

why? none of the mainline versions have the correct engines in them.

Christ, you would think the railway exists just to keep bloody trainspotters happy. You've no idea how much whining we've had about bridge parapets being raised too.

There's plenty of operational reasons why XC didn't send powercars to the jamboree, mainly the franchise being totally broke and not being able to afford the maintenance costs on the HST sets as it is, which is why they're parked up when they're really needed in service. XC know they can fill the HST sets on most routes, but they can't run them without making a considerable loss, it's cheaper for them to run Voyagers and have overcrowding and passengers left on the platform.

Agreed. Whilst a full house would have been nice there needs of the operational railway must come first. It was good to see the flying banana attend the flying banana event.

whats the difference between a an class 43 operated by GWR, VTEC, EMT, NR, GC & AXC.....ahh yes NO DIFFERENCE apart from PAINT work mainly

they are identical locomotives with a few modifications to front ends on a few of em..simple as that .

The major star is the SURVIVING PROTOTYPE...

i now remember why i dont go to open days now.....its the Gricers who moan about trivial matters such a TOC not sending a loco down...well its so important to you SPOTTERS all...YOU PAY FOR THE FUEL. TRAIN CREW, PATHING etc...£10k should cover it ..

Is there any reason to be uncouth like that?

No uncouthness detected. Firm but fair! it isn't for a TOC to pander to the desires of spotters. If they can provide and resource an exhibit than fantastic. If not, tough. As I said above, the needs of the operational railway must come first unless the costs are covered by a third party.

Well done to GC, EMT, FGW, VTEC and NR for finding a way to get their locomotives to the event. No criticism of XC for being unable to do so. Hard with their route cut in half at Sheffield..........

 

[theblackwatch]

No uncouthness detected. Firm but fair! it isn't for a TOC to pander to the desires of spotters. If they can provide and resource an exhibit than fantastic. If not, tough. As I said above, the needs of the operational railway must come first unless the costs are covered by a third party.

Well done to GC, EMT, FGW, VTEC and NR for finding a way to get their locomotives to the event. No criticism of XC for being unable to do so. Hard with their route cut in half at Sheffield..........

Judging by posts elsewhere on wnxx, it seemed AXC didn't want to pander to the desires of spotters railway management and employees who involved in organising a high profile event for charity. For all the problems raised by XC, a solution was found, but XC didn't want to come along to the party.

 

[heart-of-wessex]

Doesn't look like 002 is out and about today...

43002 + OC50 + 43033

3D57 14+40 Bristol TM - Paddington
1D57 1736 Paddington - Oxford
1P79 2031 Oxford - Paddington

 

[kegdr]

43002 is looking lovely, hopefully it'll make a journey down to Penzance while still in that livery. Must say, it will look a bit odd with just the power car painted up!

 

[Steve14]

43002 is looking lovely, hopefully it'll make a journey down to Penzance while still in that livery. Must say, it will look a bit odd with just the power car painted up!

It would have been nice if they had a set with that livery applied, and then another set with the swallow livery applied!

 

[heart-of-wessex]

change of plan, now on:

1B63 1715 Paddington - Carmarthen

 

[43074]

Photos have started appearing on Flickr of 43002 on the mainline: https://www.flickr.com/photos/95960212@N08/26726618261/in/dateposted/ (not my photo)

I'd like to echo the comments already made on here, it looks absolutely superb, and looked equally good in pouring rain at Philips Marsh yesterday!

 

[FGW_DID]

The current allox for 43002:

@ 05:43 Wednesday 4th May

1L05 Swansea- Paddington (07:30)

1C05 08:00 Paddington- Bristol TM

1A13 10:30 Bristol TM - Paddington

1C15 13:00 Paddington - Bristol TM

1A23 15:30 Bristol TM - Paddington.

 

[heart-of-wessex]

The current allox for 43002:

@ 05:43 Wednesday 4th May

1L05 Swansea- Paddington (07:30)

1C05 08:00 Paddington- Bristol TM

1A13 10:30 Bristol TM - Paddington

1C15 13:00 Paddington - Bristol TM

1A23 15:30 Bristol TM - Paddington.

And 1745 Paddington - Swansea subject to change

 

[Steve14]

Just seen this parked up at Derby, looks immaculate!

 

[66Yorks]

Nice retro colour scheme.

HST in Retro Livery at Bristol

 

[ShaneBarker]

Saw yesterday going through Acton Main Line , be nice to have some retro coaches to match like the good old days of BR

 

[Julian G]

Appears to be on 1733 Paddington-Paignton