A number of sets of coaching stock and a handful of locomotives received the livery, as well as most new multiple units and some existing ones. Introduced originally by the Great Western Railway, the Travelling Post Office would set out from London in the dead of night and deliver . The colour often appears inaccurately in photographs, generally appearing brighter and bluer than the real colour. As part of this work, the team engaged with industry through a formal call for evidence. Id like GN non-Moorgate stuff to join Greater Anglia, as they dont fit in LNER imo. https://twitter.com/MrTimDunn/status/912009372292780033. Class 52 No.D1015 restored to 1960's Western Region Maroon livery. The WilliamsShapps plan recommended that there will be a single, unifying brand for railways, and it is expected that this will be a gradual rebranding over time. Great Western Railways/British Railway Western Region. This idea often seems to pop its head up. Because it's not going to be the same as BR. But we know that anyway - ScotRail is blue based, as was Regional Railways. In 1978 the British Railways Board began planning a new livery for the future, and in that August Class 56 diesel locomotive 56036 was painted to test a modified livery[11][12] of all-over Rail Blue with the entire loco front in bright yellow to improve visibility, this extending down the sides of the loco to the rear of the cab windows which were, in turn, outlined in black. Great British Railways marks a new era in the history of our railways. No.31271 in Railfreight "triple grey" livery with Construction sector markings. The livery derived its nickname from a perceived resemblance to the internal appearance of a Jaffa Cake. This livery was known as Large Logo livery as each side of the locomotive was dominated by a full body height BR double arrow symbol, and had the loco number prominently displayed at twice the previous size. This livery suited these diesel hydraulic classes, and allowed the Western Region to once again show a degree of independence; it was not applied to any other diesel or electric classes (other than the Class 42/43 "Warships"). I personally do not think there should be a standard livery across the network on the grounds that regional identity would be lost. The rail system is no more a public service than coach companies or supermarkets. Something timeless. So even if that doesn't become the actual 'GBR' logo it will likely see some use on stations and maybe trains. Apple Green. OK, it's not a big change, but Germany tends to do rebrandings very infrequently. [14] After this date, the passenger versions of Class 37 and 47, as well as Class 50, were routinely outshopped in this livery. And although BR did changes, it was still the same basic livery really. We badly need that on the visual mess that is the railway. Bland, cheap, unimaginative. RM 2A03J14 - Sittingbourne, Kent, UK. Despite the InterCity brand having been introduced in 1966, in 1985 the word 'Executive' was dropped and the livery was applied to all coaches and many locomotives used on InterCity services. They were repainted into blue/grey in the early 1970s. The Great British Railways Transition Team is developing a range of rail freight growth target options. It is known as Great because it is the largest island in the British Isles, and houses the countries of England, Scotland and Wales within its shores. Variants where the band was blue (outer suburban) or green (inner suburban) instead of orange were planned, but never implemented.[15]. Feb 1, 2020. The first Class 31 entered service in November . Because it was a nationalised industry run by the British Government. Old does not necessarily = bad. This included many of the features which were later incorporated in the Mark 2, and trialled in an experimental train designated XP64. For example, the Midland Railway abolished Second-class on 1 st . For this new venture a new livery - a paler shade of blue than Rail Blue, with three stripes of white, red and grey - was created with Class 47 No.47573 The London Standard painted in the new livery specifically for the launch ceremony. Withdrawn 01001 is just visible at the rear. British Railways coaches in the crimson and cream livery used from 1949 Discussions on the livery for British Railways coaching stock in 1948 eventually settled on a network-wide two-tone livery of crimson and cream for corridor coaches, with all-over crimson being used for local, non-corridor stock. BRs own history says otherwise. I wonder if you could make a hybrid of the two? Aren't best impressions the ones that did the 2015 Virgin East Coast HST? One thing that might work, though, would be to drop the full text from the red band and just have a subtle double arrow on the right hand side in that. Creating a separate thread for this as it's quite a big topic, potentially. I think there would be huge advantages of a standard livery and branding across the Britain, in saving money and presenting a unified product to the customer. The Union Jack will represent. The 4REP and 3/4TC EMUs were a notable oddity, initially receiving all-over Rail Blue despite being express corridor stock. I do also like the theory that these regions they mention will be named after old railway companies. Upon sectorisation, most secondary passenger routes which did not fall under the InterCity or Network SouthEast banner were re-designated as Regional Railways (originally Provincial). GBR will be modelled on the operations of Transport for London, which contracts services on systems such as London Overground. One of the worst liveries they ever carried, never seen a HST look so poor. It will become a single familiar brand with a bold new vision for passengers - of punctual services, simpler tickets. They were numbered in two series, D5500-D5699 and D5800-D5862. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I could see those different types of logos being used across scenarios. The new British Rail "double arrow" symbol on locomotives (or leading vehicle as was the case on multiple unit stock) and the vehicle number and other ancillary markings written in the Rail Alphabet typeface were other integral parts of the livery. Also on the Eastern Region, Class 55 Deltic locomotives based at Finsbury Park acquired white surrounds to their cab windows. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The British Isles is a the collection of European islands consisting of Great Britain, the island of Ireland, Isle of Man and the northern islands that are part of Scotland. When British Rail operations were divided into sectors in the mid-1980s, prior to privatisation, a new version of the Railfreight livery emerged giving the sectors individual identities. But do we really want to go back to that? With the publication of the Williams review and the announcement of the renationalization of British Passenger Rail, i thought i might help out anyone exited for new liveries or branding for trains.. JavaScript is disabled. The government has promised to base the organisation outside London to promote economic growth and skills in a region beyond the capital. The new livery was used with the introduction of the Hastings Line electrification in 1986 to promote new electric trains on that line. It might have the operator identified in a small way too. It highlighted different ways in which Westminster could invest in Britain's strategic transport network to better-integrate the nation. The current lot is an absolute mess. It does because it's public perception. As built it was a sort of purplish-red stripe with a lighter red shadow, then this changed to solid red in the late 90s/early 2000s. The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) seeks to deliver the most ambitious changes to our railways in a generation, working with the government and across the rail sector. Now there's a system others can look up to. I tried going with the National Rail icon in the right hand side, but it was too small and nobody would notice it. [5] As Rail Blue was introduced, the last locomotive recorded as being outshopped in a previous livery was Class 43 D838 Rapid which left Swindon Works in August 1968 in maroon. You also get a more legible and cohesive transport system. Here are his exact words: Hes concerned with the English vote. I'll give you an opportunity to make up a better more modern scheme then. The Double Arrow is used for stations on maps, so that's really a no-brainer frankly. But such an approach offers a bleak long-term outlook for the UK. ScotRail was the brand name under which British Rail operated passenger services in Scotland and cross border services to Northern England and London. [11][12], The location for GBR's headquarters is currently being determined. The 1948 trials brought LMS Class 5s, and GWR Kings and Castles in lined light green and lined blue, with incorrect suggestions that two different blues were used. You are using an out of date browser. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lima class 47 D1574 British Rail Green Livery UNBOXED at the best online prices at eBay! In the days of signs being hand painted/stencilled on enamel I would agree, but it is so much easier to make stuff look good these days that there is really no excuse for this sort of thing. In May 2022, the Government announced proposed legislation to modernise rail services and improve reliability for passengers. Find out more Contact us Freedom of Information Jobs at GBRTT Media Sign up for GBRTT News Privacy and GDPR Terms and conditions The easiest way to guarantee readibility at night would be to use retroreflective coatings, like those used on road signs. There's rather a lot to list if you want to do it completely! This includes transport, with the first Union Connectivity Review being published earlier this year. [14] While this livery had much in common with the "Large Logo" version of Rail Blue livery, including the yellow cabs and larger logo and numbers on the bodyside, the main colour was grey rather than blue. The anniversary of the Battle of Hastings which took place in 1066 was also used in publicity for the line. [4] One locomotive, Class 47 No.D1733, was painted to match the coaching stock. Wrap yourself up in the flag and sing rule Brittania. RM CN0PKR - Britania 70000 in British Railways Livery at West Somerset Railway, Minehead, UK RM C1N4A7 - Totnes Littlehempston Station with Goods Vehicle in authentic 'British Railways' Livery, Totnes, Devon, England, United Kingdom RM ER5JCR - 46138 Royal Scot Class Steam Locomotive - British Railways L I would rather that operations were branded similar to how they are now, but with a few changes compared with the existing TOC areas as follows: Chiltern Railways renamed as Chiltern & Oxbridge, with brand used on all planned EWR services in addition to those from London Marylebone. It will replace Network Rail as the operator of rail infrastructure across all of Great Britain (excluding some Valley Lines in Wales and some Merseyrail lines). Yes i like it, very clean and professional looking. In which case, why do car manufacturers put effort (and substantial amounts of money!) For 2mm/N equivalents, change the start of the reference number FRH4 for FRH2. More middle days; they were improving quite a bit in the 1990s. Due to the consequent muddle of liveries, many trains began to get an untidy if not tatty appearance which added to the run-down image of the railway. Goodbye. Last week Doug Beattie, the newly-installed leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, hit out at Boris Johnson. Although from the mid-1960s to the 1980s the organisation was associated with "Rail Blue", a number of other schemes were also used, especially when it was split into operating units or "sectors" in the mid-1980s. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thus Class 47 47170 County of Norfolk, allocated to Stratford and a regular performer on trains between Liverpool Street and Norwich, was painted in Large Logo livery. In October 2021, the Secretary of State for Transport announced a competition to find a location for the headquarters of Great British Railways outside of London. I suppose they are quite bland. All other brands (SE, Southern, Thameslink, SWR, GWR, TfW, Merseyrail, Overground, Crossrail, GA, c2c, Scotrail) remain as they are. Or do you think TfL should change their look away from using the current font simply because it's been that way since the 1930s or whenever? [8] The review had been launched in September 2018 and was led by Keith Williams. [13] Initially new locos were still painted in the traditional Rail Blue livery, but starting with Class 56 number 56084 the new Large Logo version was standard on new locos delivered to BR. Clearly "Great British Railways" does include a bit of "retro" in the manner than gWr does, for example. Compared to the superb branding packages of TfW and ScotRail, it does not say "come use the railway . Budgets and delivery will be held at the local level as well as at the national level. All Regions. The concession contract system will be the long-term replacement for the previous system of passenger rail franchising run by the Department for Transport, which became unsustainable early in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also control the contracting of passenger train services, the setting of fares and timetables, and the collection of fare revenue, with the exception of services wholly within Scotland and Wales. Western. The Great British Railway - and please, spare us the flag-waving - will incorporate Network Rail (renationalised in 2002 after privatised Railtrack collapsed), ticketing and awarding operator . If Scotland leaves the UK it must become British Rail as Britain is defined as just England & Wales! Why could GBR franchises not do the same? It's good work (and the previous set). I have heard that the BR double arrows will remain in use due to the fact that in the UK everyone recognises it as the 'train station' symbol. Given the furious backlash over the Protocol, as well as the ill-managed disappointment that was the two parties 2010 link-up (under the awful acronym UCUNF), one can understand why Northern Irish politicians shy away from the Tories. It'll be operated quite differently. On 10 June 1986, British Rail launched Network SouthEast, an organisation designed to cut across the traditional regional boundaries and deliver a co-ordinated train service for London and the surrounding region. Dedicated station management teams will be created within regional divisions of GBR to manage stations and land. [18] GBR will own all infrastructure in Scotland and Wales that Network Rail owns now. I don't think the red understripe would appear though, and there will still be calls from TfGM, WYCA TfWM, TfW, etc. Due to the small number of units repainted it was common to see trains with two or more units in different liveries. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1948 -. I can only see negatives. Great British Railways: Livery, branding and appearance? A later version added a red stripe along the lower edge of the locomotive bodyside. GBR will develop masterplans for station renewal. This livery was well received by enthusiasts but as the Class 56s only hauled freight, it was decided to extend the experiment to a passenger loco. This has been confirmed by records held at the National Railway Museum. [3] Goods (freight) services are operated by a number of companies, the descendants of those created during the 1990s privatisation. Press J to jump to the feed. The British Railway official livery for meat & fish vans (and other stock which normally travelled in passenger trains) was originally crimson with yellow lettering. particularly associated with the depots at Old Oak Common and This competition aimed to identify a place with a rich railway heritage, strong links to the national network and significant public support, while creating a great opportunity to promote the location as the proud home for the start of a new era in Britains railways. At the moment, the TOC mostly differentiates this. Brunswick Green. A bit like this but without the fuzzy outline on the text and double arrow (caused by MS Paint's paint bucket tool): Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; I had a play around with this, and I agree, it looks. From 1966 until withdrawal, Pullman Coaches were also painted in the reversal of the normal coach livery, with the blue and grey areas transposed. the handling/liability of pensions etc. There have also been subtle font changes. It'll be operated quite differently. The wholly superior vision of the Campaign for Equal Citizenship is long abandoned. Instead, I just added an icon next to the full text and removed it from the main station name. Just like when a new TOC has taken on a franchise, the old TOC name gets removed and the new TOC name gets badged in top, like a big rectangular sticker. The name is still awful though and far too long. Official Description. Thats a bit like saying everything has been invented, no need for anything more. In 1957 this changed to maroon with yellow markings and in 1963 bauxite with white lettering was adopted. Recognising this, the Plan for Rail recommended the development of a 30-year strategy to determine how best the railways can support Britain in the future. the report stated that there would be some update to the double arrow, though not what that update would be. By 2020s Britain, I mean a design that is reflective of modern day marketing and branding. I am confident I could design a better package in a few hours, and I am not a design professional. The bottom one is basically Serco era Northern signage, and does look good to me, though I would go for a subtle double arrow in the bottom right as I said earlier, and omit the GBR text. Introduced in 1965, and also known as "Monastral Blue", the colour was defined by British Rail standards BR28/6001 (Airless spray finish) and BR28/5321 (Brush finish). It may not display this or other websites correctly. There'll no doubt be someone on here who knows, one way or the other. The Class 309 units worked between Liverpool Street and Clacton, occasionally also to Ipswich and Norwich and later upon transfer saw the livery briefly appear around Manchester and Birmingham. [5][6], The new GBR organisation was proposed under the WilliamsShapps Rail Review,[7] which was published as a white paper on 20 May 2021. You are using an out of date browser. Regional divisions will manage concession contracts, stations, infrastructure, and local and regional budgets, integrate track and train, and integrate rail with local transport services. Consisting of three shades of grey and thus known as "triple grey Railfreight", the livery included logos on the sides and cabs of locomotives indicating which sector they belonged to. Still makes me cringe everytime I see/read 'Great' in front of anything British since this mob got in. 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