Purple Bulleid anyone?

[PaulRhB]

13 hours ago, jcm@gwr said:

 

well, it's close enough!

Maybe Bahamas should also get a ‘Platinum Jubilee’ repaint?  

[Robin Brasher]

A purple rebuilt West Country will stand out from the crown and would be reminiscent of British Railways' experimental liveries in the late 1940s.  I suggest that they call it 'Royal Sovereign.'

 

[Bucoops]

1 hour ago, Robin Brasher said:

A purple rebuilt West Country will stand out from the crown and would be reminiscent of British Railways' experimental liveries in the late 1940s.  I suggest that they call it 'Royal Sovereign.'

 

 

It would seem that the name will be aimed at the Commonwealth Games being held here this year. Not sure what they would rename TV to but I guess they could always borrow one of the B1s and call it Daley Thompson?

[Hroth]

It should be remembered that British Railways (ok, the BTC) did try an experimental "purple" livery in the early years of Nationalisation, although it didn't appear on SR express locos.

 

This is merely redressing the historical imbalance.

 

About time too!!! 

 

(Didn't see the last two posts)

 

Edited February 14, 2022 by Hroth

[Edge]

I quite like this idea - and if someone decides to cash in by producing a Hornby model of it then I am willing to buy lol

[Reorte]

Doesn't actually bother me (although looks pretty hideous in the mockup shot). I do find the complaining about the complaining rather distasteful though.

[Michael Hodgson]

Not for me thanks.

Well, not unless they're giving it away.

[MrTea]

If anyone would like to vote for one of the shortlisted options for renaming the loco there’s a link here:

https://www.svr.co.uk/namealoco/
 

You also get entered into a prize draw to win a family ticket if you enter and vote. 

[KingEdwardII]

What a dull shortlist.

 

I definitely think they should have added "That's Why the Lady Loves..."

 

They could get a good sponsor for that one too.

 

Yours, Mike.

[Bucoops]

I was a bit underwhelmed too. I wasn't expecting Purple Ronnie or Off with her head, but...

[Mol_PMB]

Very unimaginative. 

‘32 Squadron’ would have been another good one. 

[rab]

1 hour ago, KingEdwardII said:

What a dull shortlist.

 

I definitely think they should have added "That's Why the Lady Loves..."

 

They could get a good sponsor for that one too.

 

Yours, Mike.

I've heard of a chocolate teapot, but not a chocolate kettle

[wombatofludham]

Gloriana.  I know that was the name given to Elizabeth I but it was also the name given to the State Rowingboat in Brenda's last jubbly.  Given she had had to give up her beloved "Britannia" a few years before, I expect having a State Rowboat was a poor substitute.  If we name the Purple Peoplesteamer "Gloriana" it'll just seem like putting salt into the wound.

Unless there are secret plans to unveil a State Pedalo this time round

[Blandford1969]

Of the replies there were

 

Over 100 which were completely inappropriate

A good number which referenced Prince Philip which was understandable, however the desire was for a celebration of the Queen's ongoing life. 

 

So this reduced the number considerably before starting to look through them.

 

For the second week running we have had front page coverage by the BBC with the football the week before. There are more people who are engaging with the railway and the hope is that whilst it is a marmite subject that it will bring more people to think about visiting the railway or one of our special events. 

 

Its on steam test this week and I think painting will start once Hagley is finished, With the roof project it has to be done pretty quickly as shortly we have to empty the shed. 

Edited February 17, 2022 by Blandford1969
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[New Haven Neil]

A very good pal of mine owned a quarter of TV when it was first restored, and I showed him the picture - his response?  'I don't give a , er, hoot.'

 

So, get on with it!

[rogerzilla]

I think they should have done an unrebuilt spam can purple instead.  They're already weird enough that it wouldn't look wrong.  Not sure SVR have one resident there, though.

 

The Class 40 is looking a bit weathered...maybe do that in Dyno-Rod fluo orange as a contrast?

[Hilux5972]

BRM posted this photo on Facebook, along with an announcement that the name has been chosen. Not announced yet, but hopefully won’t be long. I have to say it’s looking more attractive each time I see it, even though it’s a CGI image. 

[AY Mod]

6 minutes ago, Hilux5972 said:

an announcement that the name has been chosen. Not announced yet, but hopefully won’t be long.

 

The name 'Elizabeth II' has been chosen.

[Hilux5972]

49 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

The name 'Elizabeth II' has been chosen.

Thanks Andy. Excellent choice. 

[Robin Brasher]

It looks like Hornby are going to produce a limited edition of Elizabeth ll locomotive in purple for the Severn Valley Railway. It will be interesting to see this as the Hornby rebuilt light Pacific has been out of production for a few years.

[bodmin16]

Am I partially responsible for this decision?  I am not affiliated with the SVR or Taw Valley in any way, however a couple of years back I was at the SVR for a team building exercise.  During that day we discussed liveries with the owner of Taw Valley and at one point I said that those who own locomotives or pay for them can do what ever they want with them as it is thier toy,  I went on to affirm this by saying if they want to paint locos etc purple then that was their perogative.

If there is anybody out there who is offended by a purple Bullied or indeed any other loco in any other colour, please don't take out a contract on me, it was only meant as a light hearted comment to state my opinion, I didn't know they would take me seriously honest! 

[sir douglas]

Piglet has mentioned that he only asked if the Cockerill at Middleton was for sale as a joke but ended up actually buying it and eventually winnng an award for the quality of the restoration

[Bucoops]

2 hours ago, bodmin16 said:

Am I partially responsible for this decision?  I am not affiliated with the SVR or Taw Valley in any way, however a couple of years back I was at the SVR for a team building exercise.  During that day we discussed liveries with the owner of Taw Valley and at one point I said that those who own locomotives or pay for them can do what ever they want with them as it is thier toy,  I went on to affirm this by saying if they want to paint locos etc purple then that was their perogative.

If there is anybody out there who is offended by a purple Bullied or indeed any other loco in any other colour, please don't take out a contract on me, it was only meant as a light hearted comment to state my opinion, I didn't know they would take me seriously honest! 

 

You should ask for Royalties

[brushman47544]

On 12/03/2022 at 17:01, Robin Brasher said:

It looks like Hornby are going to produce a limited edition of Elizabeth ll locomotive in purple for the Severn Valley Railway. It will be interesting to see this as the Hornby rebuilt light Pacific has been out of production for a few years.

 

Seeing as how many years Hornby "rested" the Clan tooling, I wouldn't expect any issues with the Rebuilt WC/BB tooling. More to the point perhaps is what will be deferred to create an early production slot.

Edited April 4, 2022 by brushman47544

[Edge]

Hmmm

 

 

sorry to say, for my personal taste the purple is too light. Looks like it’s there to advertise Cadbury’s chocolate and not celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.