Great idea, I haven't managed to get a decent picture of either yet.To save people scanning several other threads for info, thought ideal to put in one place
So to kick off, 002 is on Long Rock as spare until Sunday night when it should be swapped for (187 ?) back into service for a Monday AM PZ departure.View attachment 52579
I was just thinking the same - The livery looks far more authentic when worn in and with a coating of grime.It looks very authentic there, with all that muck on the yellow cab roof!
I was just thinking the same - The livery looks far more authentic when worn in and with a coating of grime.
Back out on the 1603 Plymouth where it finishes for the day.43002 just arrived at Paddington.
I still wish they'd done something better with the headlights, it really spoils the look, it would have been lovely if they could have had their original clusters restored. I doubt it'd be possible or approvable these days.Yes, you would almost swear that there is still a Paxman Valenta installed in there wouldn't you!
Although perhaps just lacking the additional oily bodyside deposits.
I still wish they'd done something better with the headlights, it really spoils the look, it would have been lovely if they could have had their original clusters restored. I doubt it'd be possible or approvable these days.
Disagree. I think GWR made a really good job of the headlights on 002. I did wonder how they would deal with it at the time, and thought then they chose the best solution.I still wish they'd done something better with the headlights, it really spoils the look, it would have been lovely if they could have had their original clusters restored. I doubt it'd be possible or approvable these days.
I still wish they'd done something better with the headlights, it really spoils the look, it would have been lovely if they could have had their original clusters restored. I doubt it'd be possible or approvable these days.
Well, no actually. I don't know why they bothered with the vinyls at all tbhDo you really think a TOC is going to spend a lot of cash on some headlights, just to appease a few enthusiasts.
They've actually done a good job IMO
43185 is currently the rear power car on 1A83 11.32 Paignton-Paddington