Preserved DMU updates

[Flying Phil]

They are now together outside the Loughborough loco shed.

 

[The_Train]

They are now together outside the Loughborough loco shed.
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Heritage lines are starting to look very different and I am right here for it

 

[A0wen]

They are now together outside the Loughborough loco shed.
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A rather rare Nissan 200 just in shot as well !

 

[m79900]

They are now together outside the Loughborough loco shed.
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Do you think they'll be repainted into heritage liveries, despite not being preserved? The LM one especially is looking rather careworn.

 

[Western 52]

Do you think they'll be repainted into heritage liveries, despite not being preserved? The LM one especially is looking rather careworn.

When new as class 155s they were Western Region, allocated to Cardiff Canton, so it would be nice to see them in chocolate and cream!

 

[D6130]

When new as class 155s they were Western Region, allocated to Cardiff Canton, so it would be nice to see them in chocolate and cream!

Yes....but they never carried that livery. They were delivered in Provincial light blue, dark blue and white.

 

[Western 52]

Yes....but they never carried that
Yes....but they never carried that livery. They were delivered in Provincial light blue, dark blue and white.

I know they never had that livery, I just think it would look good while they are on a preserved railway!

 

[1Q18]

Do you think they'll be repainted into heritage liveries, despite not being preserved? The LM one especially is looking rather careworn.

If they do get reliveried, it does seem possible that some kind of livery advertising the GCR’s testing/training services would be chosen, rather than a ‘heritage livery’. Or perhaps some blend of the two!

 

[fgwrich]

Do you think they'll be repainted into heritage liveries, despite not being preserved? The LM one especially is looking rather careworn.

It's only looking rather careworn after spending part of last week having a load of Graffiti remover put one it - Unfortunately it received a visit by some of the local "artists" upon it's arrival at Rothley. Personally, I would love to see one back in Reggie Rail - 308 for purely selfish reasons being an Ex Wales & West / Wessex unit!

 

[STINT47]

153371 has made it's passenger debut at the Great Central Railway earlier this morning. It should also be running on Sunday and Monday if anyone wants a ride.

Is this the first run of a Sprinter in preservation?

 

[Cymroglan]

Not sure how strict we are about the definition of “DMU”, but thought I would mention that GWR Diesel Railcar #22 gets a running day at Didcot Railway Centre on Wednesday 17th April. Personally I really love this vehicle!

 

[Davester50]

Not sure how strict we are about the definition of “DMU”, but thought I would mention that GWR Diesel Railcar #22 gets a running day at Didcot Railway Centre on Wednesday 17th April. Personally I really love this vehicle!

I wasn't aware of these Railcars, but they look fantastic - thanks for making me Google.
Can just see Miss Marple alighting from one of these on the St Mary Mead branch

 

[Cymroglan]

I wasn't aware of these Railcars, but they look fantastic - thanks for making me Google.
Can just see Miss Marple alighting from one of these on the St Mary Mead branch

As a bit of an Agatha Christie fan, I really like the idea of Miss Marple enjoying a jaunt on #22!
I believe that only 2 others survive, the NRM owns #4 while #20 is under restoration at KESR.