153361 in new livery

[387star]

This FGW unit is very smart in the new plain blue livery with improved bike storage signage on the door

Not sure if this is the LM unit

 

[BestWestern]

This fgw unit is very smart in the new plain blue livery with improved bike storage signage

Not sure if this is the lm unit

All local units will be completed according to my trainer

They do indeed look better. The ex LM units are 325 and 333 I think.

 

[headshot119]

They do indeed look better. The ex LM units are 325 and 333 I think.

Definitely 325 and 333 that are ex LM.

 

[fgwrich]

They do indeed look better. The ex LM units are 325 and 333 I think.

Yep.

FGWs 153 Fleet are as follows.

153305 - Ex Wessex Trains Heart of Wessex
153318 - Ex Wessex Heart of Wessex
153325 - Ex London Midland
153329 - Ex Central Trains / Wessex 'St Ives Bay Belle'
153333 - Ex London Midland
153361 - Ex Arriva Trains Wales (Ex FNW & Northern, Offered in replacement for the transferred Wessex 150s)
153368 - Ex Wessex Trains Heart of Wessex
153369 - Ex Central Trains / Wessex 'Looe Valley Explorer'
153370 - Ex Wessex Trains Heart of Wessex
153372 -153373 - Ex Wessex Trains Heart of Wessex
153377 - Ex Wessex Trains Devon & Cornwall
153380 - Ex Wessex Trains Devon & Cornwall
153382 - Ex Wessex Trains Devon & Cornwall

 

[387star]

Turns out the unit was treated some time ago.. With a franchise extension will we see progress made with the rest of the fleet

 

[TEW]

Didn't realise it had improved bicycle space? The only interior work the three units that got repainted (329, 361 and 369) that I was aware of was new vestibule carpets and new toilet flooring.

 

[387star]

Sorry I meant external signage seems clearer

 

[obrut165]

All 153 will get this treatment when they go to Doncaster for C4 work

 

[fgwrich]

All 153 will get this treatment when they go to Doncaster for C4 work

Any indication of when the 150/2s will get their C2 DMUTony? Don't think they'll be much left of some of the bodysides of certain units to repaint at this rate.

 

[obrut165]

I have no idea rich I know we are doing the C4s in house!

I know what you mean by the rotting body sides it is causing a lot of door problems as all the plate work on the door pockets are pushing against the doors due to rust!

 

[1e10]

Will any other GW stock be getting a new livery?

 

[TEW]

Turbos possibly, they're getting an overhaul either now or very soon.

 

[fgwrich]

Turbos possibly, they're getting an overhaul either now or very soon.

They will be as it's part of the work being done at Wolverton. The 150/2s should be eventually repainted as well (unfortunately!).

 

[CJ]

Here is an image i found of 153361 in the new livery.
Looks smart, but i do miss the old livery more.

 

[fgwrich]

Here is an image i found of 153361 in the new livery.
Looks smart, but i do miss the old livery more.

I agree, The new plain blue scheme is smart but very dull at the same time. It's a shame they couldn't have found a way of using the Local Lines dynamic Line in a single vinyl band, as per the Dynamic Lines on the Mk3s. Sadly I gather First is less fond of the Dynamic Lines image - such a shame if they are, considering after so long they finally seem to have found an brand that actually looks smart and modern.

 

[387star]

153369 too sorry guess this has been mentioned and 153329

 

[CJ]

I agree, The new plain blue scheme is smart but very dull at the same time. It's a shame they couldn't have found a way of using the Local Lines dynamic Line in a single vinyl band, as per the Dynamic Lines on the Mk3s. Sadly I gather First is less fond of the Dynamic Lines image - such a shame if they are, considering after so long they finally seem to have found an brand that actually looks smart and modern.

The Local Lines Dynamic Livery is/was good as it had all the names of towns/villages that were operated/served by FGW and it was also part of First's (new) corporate livery. Was better then their previous "barbie" livery in my opinion.

Having them removed just feels like they no longer care and are just getting the trains ready for whoever may get the franchise next (and cheaper having them in just two colours).

 

[TEW]

The dynamic lines livery has been awful for the bodywork because it is vinyl though, and it also started to look scruffy rather quickly. The plain blue looks a lot smarter IMO and should look better for longer.