co-tr-paul
Member
Hi all. Some may recognise me from other forums but due to consistent technical problems, I've got fed up so joined here after months of observation!
Just to say for those who don't know, I am a GWR employee, user and enthusiast and modeller and dont post politics or speculation but some of my news can be up to 3 years ahead of it happening !
Its been a quiet time down here since Christmas with just some test drilling for the new building of the depot so I will start with a correct, up to date livery list for our stock.
SLEP blue
10534 currently under repaint at Wolverton due back this month
10563
10584
10589
10616
SLEP green
10532
10590
10594
10601
10612
SLEP new stock under internal refurbishment
10596
Restaurant First Modular Buffet
green 10219, 10225
blue 10232 - NOT being painted or refurbished, to go off lease due to corrosion and different batch build when refurbishment program complete.
under internal refurb 10217 replacement for 232
Brake Second Open
All green 17173,4,5
Tourist Second Open Disabled classification to change once internally refurbished
all blue 12100,12161
under internal refurb and new to us 12142
08 410 is BR green, the shade IS different !
57602,3,5 new GWR green
57604 traditional GWR green to be repainted next same as now despite suggestions of BR class 52 style maroon,sand or ochre..... .
We will take over allocation of 57s from OC once depot rebuild complete.
DRS has the contract for the extra 57 until the franchise end, now already expected to be 2020.
Just to say, loco number logs are available from myself for almost every up pz to pad trip for the past 3 years or so should any enquiries be wanted.
More news as and when.
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Ps, not seen it mentioned on here but the caterpillar has been dissected! Green 43187/8 now with blue OC34 for vip passengers on yesterdays 0845 pz to pad. A exam and special clean here over the weekend. Don't know where LA15 is !
Just to say for those who don't know, I am a GWR employee, user and enthusiast and modeller and dont post politics or speculation but some of my news can be up to 3 years ahead of it happening !
Its been a quiet time down here since Christmas with just some test drilling for the new building of the depot so I will start with a correct, up to date livery list for our stock.
SLEP blue
10534 currently under repaint at Wolverton due back this month
10563
10584
10589
10616
SLEP green
10532
10590
10594
10601
10612
SLEP new stock under internal refurbishment
10596
Restaurant First Modular Buffet
green 10219, 10225
blue 10232 - NOT being painted or refurbished, to go off lease due to corrosion and different batch build when refurbishment program complete.
under internal refurb 10217 replacement for 232
Brake Second Open
All green 17173,4,5
Tourist Second Open Disabled classification to change once internally refurbished
all blue 12100,12161
under internal refurb and new to us 12142
08 410 is BR green, the shade IS different !
57602,3,5 new GWR green
57604 traditional GWR green to be repainted next same as now despite suggestions of BR class 52 style maroon,sand or ochre..... .
We will take over allocation of 57s from OC once depot rebuild complete.
DRS has the contract for the extra 57 until the franchise end, now already expected to be 2020.
Just to say, loco number logs are available from myself for almost every up pz to pad trip for the past 3 years or so should any enquiries be wanted.
More news as and when.
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Ps, not seen it mentioned on here but the caterpillar has been dissected! Green 43187/8 now with blue OC34 for vip passengers on yesterdays 0845 pz to pad. A exam and special clean here over the weekend. Don't know where LA15 is !
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