RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 definitely better in red.. 6229_DUCHESS_OF_HAMILTON_National_Railway_Museum_(3).jpg Reminds me...I must clean the lines off the bath.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 definitely better in red.. 6229_DUCHESS_OF_HAMILTON_National_Railway_Museum_(3).jpg I'm no fan of the LMS but there's no denying the streamlined whatever they are were a work of art. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 15215caf905c033dd42056c293e1a691.jpg I must confess I'm a dyed in the wool Western person, but it's nice to see that all of that tutelage by Swindon paid off in the end. The one locomotive they should have never, ever scrapped. Cheers, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I thought the top of 6233 looked a bit dusty when we were at the NRM in February! Personal view, but I think they look better destreamlined... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 Reminds me...I must clean the lines off the bath.... Never did like that shade of red oxide primer that was used on cast iron bath tubs back in the day. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chamby Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) I respectfully suggest that green is best. (With acknowledgement to LH Loveless for the appropriation of their image of a very nice O gauge model). Edited May 2, 2018 by Chamby 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecorbusier Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) For me the main point which emerges from all this ribaldry and japing is that all the 'proper' liveries are so much better than the lion's share of contemporary offerings ... but then perhaps I am just overly nostalgic .... the old typefaces and posters were better too! Edited May 2, 2018 by Lecorbusier 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 GNER was the only post privatisation livery I have liked. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecorbusier Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 GNER was the only post privatisation livery I have liked. The current GWR isn't bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 It's certainly better than their previous ones. But I'm personally not a fan of dark green. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 The old blue and grey is still particularly stylish, especially when on an HST power car. It was a knocked livery, but plenty of us still like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Marlin Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The new Scotrail HST livery, with the city silhouettes, is rather tasty... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Mons Meg.jpg I respectfully suggest that green is best. (With acknowledgement to LH Loveless for the appropriation of their image of a very nice O gauge model). I actually like green engines. But I think that apple green looks awful on the big LNER locomotives but attractive on the smaller ones. I reckon the bigger engines look much better in Brunswick. By big I mean A1/A2/A3/A4/V2/W1. B1 and similar size locomotives look fine. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) I tend to look at liveries as a complete train. Apple Green and teak look great together. Not so Apple Green and BR Maroon. GWR green looks good with chocolate and cream, red and cream or maroon but clashes with teak. The all crimson lake Midland livery is a great example of loco and carriages being the same colour and looks magnificent, as does LNWR black with their carriage livery. SR all green never does look quite as pleasing to my eyes though I know lots of people feel otherwise. There are few steam era liveries that don't please the eye. There are many modern ones! Edited for silly autocorrect! Edited May 2, 2018 by t-b-g 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 GNER was the only post privatisation livery I have liked. I took one look at the GNER livery and gave up lineside photography for good! ArthurK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headstock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Almost anything but Maroon and BR Green, super yuck. The BR moss green, or whatever, works with Crimson and Cream better. Nothing gose with maroon but black and more maroon, I wouldn't want a maroon garden though. Teak and Grass green (not apple green I believe) are like a beutiful summers meadow on the edge of a wood, the GN did it better than the LNER though. And finnaly I do like a bit of blue. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollar Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Mons Meg.jpg I respectfully suggest that green is best. (With acknowledgement to LH Loveless for the appropriation of their image of a very nice O gauge model). On the evidence of Roy Jackson's P2 in BR Green, I prefer it to apple green. More practical, too. Tone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanchester Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just as a matter of interest, what would be the difference in ride height between a fully coaled and watered and a nearly empty 8 wheel tender - would it be noticeable enough for true pedants to consider when 'coaling' their tenders? Tony, I painted a SEF A3 some years ago. There was room for improvement with some parts if you were so inclined, but the general outline was very good. I thought that the assembled boiler was a particularly good example of white metal craftsmanship.. With regard to the Hornby eight wheel tenders, the ones that I have looked at personally have been proportionally accurate. However, all of them sat too high on the wheels by about one or two mm. Apparently a number of people have complained that the lettering on the tender of the LNER versions has been applied too high, it is indeed out of line with the cab numbers. The lettering is actually in the correct place on the tender, it's the whole body that wants to be lowered on its wheel sets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headstock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Just as a matter of interest, what would be the difference in ride height between a fully coaled and watered and a nearly empty 8 wheel tender - would it be noticeable enough for true pedants to consider when 'coaling' their tenders? Lanchester, to be honest I don't know, somebody probably does. I can't imagine it would be very much, given that there dosn't seem to be any discernible difference between photographs of locomotives having being just rolled out of the paint shop and those departing with a full tender full of coal. A lot would depend on the condition of the springs. If they were well worn you would expect the tender to sit down more, but I couldn't see a circumstance were the tender could raise up by a scale six inches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 15215caf905c033dd42056c293e1a691.jpg D2228238-98BE-433B-ACD5-A78FDF04CEC9.jpeg Fixed this for you... I rest my case. Actually, I have to say dark green suits too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecorbusier Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I rest my case. Actually, I have to say dark green suits too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2018 Lanchester, to be honest I don't know, somebody probably does. I can't imagine it would be very much, given that there dosn't seem to be any discernible difference between photographs of locomotives having being just rolled out of the paint shop and those departing with a full tender full of coal. A lot would depend on the condition of the springs. If they were well worn you would expect the tender to sit down more, but I couldn't see a circumstance were the tender could raise up by a scale six inches. If the loco and tender were just rolled out of the paintshop would both be riding high on the springs due to empty boiler and tender?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) just found out about this thread a week ago before coming over for the day, thank you Tony M&GN bridges by Sam, on Flickr Bytham (4) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham (3) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham M&GN by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station building and forecourt by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station (2) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station and willoughby arms by Sam, on Flickr Bytham goods yard by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station by Sam, on Flickr Bytham real station and forecourt by Sam, on Flickr Bytham eal M&GN bridge by Sam, on Flickr Bytham real willoughby Arms by Sam, on Flickr Edited May 2, 2018 by sir douglas 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) The Santa Fe railroad "Warbonnet" red & silver paint scheme is a hard one to beat. It also looks good on modern locomotives. A truly "classic" paint scheme. Brit15 Edited May 2, 2018 by APOLLO 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 just found out about this thread a week ago before coming over for the day, thank you Tony M&GN bridges by Sam, on Flickr Bytham (4) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham (3) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham M&GN by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station building and forecourt by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station (2) by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station and willoughby arms by Sam, on Flickr Bytham goods yard by Sam, on Flickr Bytham station by Sam, on Flickr Bytham real station and forecourt by Sam, on Flickr Bytham eal M&GN bridge by Sam, on Flickr Bytham real willoughby Arms by Sam, on Flickr Thanks for posting these Sam, What a wonderful day. It was great to have you, Jamie, Dave and Mick down to play trains on LB. I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves (as much as I did), and thanks to you all for driving so diligently. Considering you'd all never driven it before, and I just handed over the controls and 'barked' orders, I thought it all went rather well. Happily, the layout itself and all the locos/stock worked impeccably. Thanks again. Regards, Tony. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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