I was looking at a photo recently of a 73/9 on a driver training service in Scotland which included in the consist an Intercity liveried mk2 aircon which made me think:
What livery has lasted the longest with no break (i.e with no modern heritage repaints')
If you say that Intercity first appeared on the APT in the early 80s, that's got to be a contender hasn't it?
What about blue and grey? Between the first repaints in the 60s and the last 31/4s or 08s maybe?
What about BR maroon, GWR Chocolate and Cream, SR green, LMS red, or LNER teak, which one lasted decades and which one was short lived? I've always wanted to know.
What does everyone think? My guess is Intercity livery in its various guises as it's nearing 35 years now and has been on the mainline (in various forms and possibly unrepainted/renovated) constantly since.
I know that this may be slightly ambiguous but I'd be interested in your points of view.
What livery has lasted the longest with no break (i.e with no modern heritage repaints')
If you say that Intercity first appeared on the APT in the early 80s, that's got to be a contender hasn't it?
What about blue and grey? Between the first repaints in the 60s and the last 31/4s or 08s maybe?
What about BR maroon, GWR Chocolate and Cream, SR green, LMS red, or LNER teak, which one lasted decades and which one was short lived? I've always wanted to know.
What does everyone think? My guess is Intercity livery in its various guises as it's nearing 35 years now and has been on the mainline (in various forms and possibly unrepainted/renovated) constantly since.
I know that this may be slightly ambiguous but I'd be interested in your points of view.