RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 The first 156 in Greater Anglia livery emerged from the shops last week, although it had already visited the East Suffolk line I couldn't get out for it, but a useful email on a gen list and I was in the field just outside Saxmundham, waiting for the 12:17 off Ipswich and hoping that I'd worked the diagram out correctly ... I had. 156402 on 2D78, 12:17, Ipswich - Lowestoft - Greater Anglia white livery, first 156 to carry it Heading to Ipswich a few minutes later was 156409, Cromer Pier Seaside Special, on 2D81, 12:07, Lowestoft - Ipswich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 19, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 I like the pictures, but the new livery is a little odd in the "practical use" sense Do they have a very good carriage washing system at their Depots? It's so good the logos have already been washed off ! I do wonder if the reason the livery appears slow to be applied is because of the cleaning aspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2012 The way it's been applied at the ends, covering some of the former yellow front edges does seem to make it seem a bit stark in comparison to the One livery, almost like it been photo-shopped on if you know what I mean. Perhaps it will look better once it's toned down a bit with some weathering. Perhaps it's application is slow because they aren't really sure if they like it either ........... Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 You are out standing in your field sir. (Or at least you were earlier) Will have to see if I'm lucky enough to bag it on a Sheringham train at Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I suppose that as the franchise is so short, there is little point in designing something complicated. They probably feel inclined to re-livery some stock as they promised a refresh of the fleet. Might this also be an attempt to sway the powers that be to extend or award the longer franchise to Greater Anglia? Having used Anglia Railways, ONE/NXEA and now Greater Anglia, there isn't really too much difference between the services. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 21, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2013 A second 156 has been delivered in Anglia white, no logos at present 11 February 2013 - I caught both of them at Sayers Bridge, Saxmundham 156422 on 2D78, 12:17, Ipswich - Lowesoft - White, Greater Anglia livery 156402 on 2D81, 12:07, Lowesoft - Ipswich - White, Greater Anglia livery 14 February 2013 156422 on 2D78, 12:17, Ipswich - Lowestoft passing Botany Wood, Saxmundham (it caught me out as it was running a few minutes early) 18 February 2013 - Botany Wood, Saxmundham 156422 on 2D78, 12:17, Ipswich - Lowestoft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cnw6847 Posted February 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2013 Driving past Lowestoft station yesterday it looked like there was a 153 in this livery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 is it actually a livery or just a base for vinyls? Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 At last, a livery we can all paint. Presumably once the snow disappears they will paint it green to continue the camouflage theme? Wasn't there an ex-Central trains 156 at one time that was half-painted for use in Scotland before the move got blocked. That ended up in East Anglia, if I remember correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 At last, a livery we can all paint. Bet people still petition for a rtr one though! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2013 Plain white with red doors is the standard livery for Greater Anglia. The franchise is seen as temporary, so a base livery was chosen in order for a permanent operator to add their bits later. The battleship grey of East Coast is another "temporary" livery. When a long-term operator is found for these routes is anyone's guess! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry but white is not right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2013 Bring back Anglia Railways! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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