Virgin Trains (VTWC) new livery being introduced

[CR165022]

Any ideas when 390156 should be back in the rotation?

I would assume tomorrow for the launch

 

[sufian123]

Any ideas when 390156 should be back in the rotation?

It’ll show off on launch day, properly on Monday then soon after.

 

[thealm]

I don’t see the point in them introducing the flowing silk livery for it to then be re-liveried into Avanti’s new livery very soon after.

 

[Alasdair Clift]

I don’t see the point in them introducing the flowing silk livery for it to then be re-liveried into Avanti’s new livery very soon after.

The Flowing Silk livery was temporary, the trains needed repainting as part of maintenance and since the franchise was up for renewal a base white scheme was chosen. Virgin then added the red flowing silk at the ends so their identity remains but could be easily removed should they lose the franchise

 

[Spirit555]

390156 is already back out. It was noted at Birmingham New Street at approx. 1430 on Thursday 5th December

 

[I13]

I'd recommend moving this conversation to the following thread, now that the Virgin livery isn't being introduced anymore:
https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/first-trenitalia-avanti-wcml-branding-naming-and-livery.189399

 

[AlistairCowell]

390156 is already back out. It was noted at Birmingham New Street at approx. 1430 on Thursday 5th December

Yes 390156 was back out in plain white livery, it was also photographed on 5th December. It's now back in for re-livery to Avanti West Coast and be placed an embargo until Monday, when it will be unveiled at the launch and then run the 1Z17 10:33 London Euston to Glasgow Central launch special.

Who would do a official launch on a Sunday? That is NOT a full business day you know

 

[thealm]

The Flowing Silk livery was temporary, the trains needed repainting as part of maintenance and since the franchise was up for renewal a base white scheme was chosen. Virgin then added the red flowing silk at the ends so their identity remains but could be easily removed should they lose the franchise

So your saying it was like an undercoat for the new livery?

 

[59CosG95]

So your saying it was like an undercoat for the new livery?

Yes, an undercoat for any and every livery that the bidders were proposing.