WMTrains livery and station branding

[HLE]

To correct an earlier posting....Coventry Arena is now orange/grey and white. Apart from the mesh fencing which is still in LM black....that’d be a nightmare to paint I would imagine!

 

[59CosG95]

To correct an earlier posting....Coventry Arena is now orange/grey and white. Apart from the mesh fencing which is still in LM black....that’d be a nightmare to paint I would imagine!

I think that may stay as black...otherwise people may confuse the Arena station with B&Q or sumat like that

 

[HLE]

I think that may stay as black...otherwise people may confuse the Arena station with B&Q or sumat like that

Could save money on the lighting costs though it’d glow in the dark!

 

[Doomotron]

Looks like the same seats the 350s have in first but with leather covers as far as I can tell.

They're the same Compins seats used in Electrostars... in standard, with some being sprung and (in the case of the 375/3, /6 and possible /7) better than the first class seats in those subclasses.

 

[Bletchleyite]

They're the same Compins seats used in Electrostars... in standard, with some being sprung and (in the case of the 375/3, /6 and possible /7) better than the first class seats in those subclasses.

To be fair also in First on those units

I find the Grammer E3000 a nicer seat, hence why I prefer Class 350 standard, also the pitch in Class 350 First is rather poor.

 

[TheScud]

Painters have now started work on Bescot Stadium. Wonder what colour the handrails will be, given that Tame Bridge is different colour to both Perry Barr and Hamstead

Bescot complete as of today. In this weeks handrail lottery the result is ... Orange. We will see what happens with Walsall.

 

[Spirit555]

The first of the fleet of 323, 201 now tangoed

 

[59CosG95]

Coseley has also been tangoed.

 

[WYSH]

I hope they don’t give the 139 a new livery. I think it’ll look awful in orange, like a moving pudding on rails.

 

[Spirit555]

323219 and last of 170/5, 170513 now tangoed.
Seem both this morning.

 

[TRAX]

I hope they don’t give the 139 a new livery. I think it’ll look awful in orange, like a moving pudding on rails.

Why wouldn’t they ?

 

[DavidGrain]

The 139s will almost certainly have the new livery but will be the last to be done as there will be no templates for a class of 2. The question is will they have to go away one at a time or will someone be sent out to Stourbridge to do the work on site?

 

[507021]

I hope they don’t give the 139 a new livery. I think it’ll look awful in orange, like a moving pudding on rails.

This made me chuckle.

 

[59CosG95]

Tamworth High Level appears to have received the new LNWR two-tone green.
(Update: so has the Low Level)

 

[59CosG95]

Nuneaton also appears to be "tango appled" - though my passing glance from a CrossCountry service makes me think it's only part done. No lime green lampposts, for one thing.

 

[Spirit555]

Two more 323 tangoed. 323210 & 323215.

Also the handrails are being painted orange at Walsall

Mark

 

[sd0733]

350253 now in Lnwr interim livery

172332 and 172343 both in WM final.livery.

 

[Chiltern006]

Has anyone got any photos of 350 371 in the new livery. Reply to this with your sightings.

 

[Chiltern006]

Does anyone know why none of the 350/1s are getting put into the full LNWR livery. Is it due to the 350/2s getting put into the temporary LNWR Livery or that they aren’t suit for refurbishment yet. Also @59CosG95 could we have an updated list

 

[59CosG95]

Does anyone know why none of the 350/1s are getting put into the full LNWR livery. Is it due to the 350/2s getting put into the temporary LNWR Livery or that they aren’t suit for refurbishment yet. Also @59CosG95 could we have an updated list

I believe the 350/1s need major corrosion repair work before they get repainted - AFAIK the final LNWR interior hasn't yet been decided upon, so I think work on the 350s may be taking a back seat until that's sorted.
The delays with the 230s may also be a factor.

List-wise, I try and do one once a month - 14th of November's gonna be the next big update. The current (edited) list can be found on Page 36.

 

[sd0733]

323208 out today on wolves Walsall circuits in WM outgoing livery.

 

[causton]

I don't think they are getting Network Rail liveries on these trains, so I believe you mean LNR

 

[Spirit555]

172333 & 172340 both in new livery.

 

[Spirit555]

323221 has been tangoed. It retains all its BTP stuff. The middle car however retains its grey doors.

 

[NewClee153]

172333 & 172340 both in new livery.

172334 too

 

[hexagon789]

View attachment 54810 323221 has been tangoed. It retains all its BTP stuff. The middle car however retains its grey doors.

I quite like that actually, it works well and seems to fit the shape of the units.

 

[Chiltern006]

Why has been a sudden holdback on the 350/2s and why are no 172/2s getting out into the WMR livery

Here is a guide to the difference in liveries on WMR
Class 170 and 323 are getting the Interim Livery (orange)

172 339 is in the ONLY WMR prototypical livery (I’d go and see this soon as this will be the last to be put into the final livery. (Purple)

Class 172/0, 172/2, 139/1, 196/0, 196/2 and 730/0 will be getting the FULL WMR livery (Purple and Orange)

Here is a guide to the different liveries on LNWR

350/1, 350/3, 319, 730/1 and 730/2 will be getting the full livery. (Revises with First class stripe)

350/2 are getting a interim livery

 

[sd0733]

350239 was out today in LNR interim livery.

 

[sufian123]

Why has been a sudden holdback on the 350/2s and why are no 172/2s getting out into the WMR livery

Here is a guide to the difference in liveries on WMR
Class 170 and 323 are getting the Interim Livery (orange)

172 339 is in the ONLY WMR prototypical livery (I’d go and see this soon as this will be the last to be put into the final livery. (Purple)

Class 172/0, 172/2, 139/1, 196/0, 196/2 and 730/0 will be getting the FULL WMR livery (Purple and Orange)

Here is a guide to the different liveries on LNWR

350/1, 350/3, 319, 730/1 and 730/2 will be getting the full livery. (Revises with First class stripe)

350/2 are getting a interim livery

Hi 172/2s are next after 172/3s are completed end of this year. WMR planning to have 172s and 3s done start of New Years.

 

[Chiltern006]

Here is a list of trains that still need to be put into the new livery WMR
323 214
323 222
323 241
323 242
323 243

172 336
172 345

All 172/2s

170 630
170 631
170 632
170 633
170 635

All 172/0 which are still with LO

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