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[STEVIEBOY1]

I was awaiting my local SWT from Raynes Park Yesterday and around 1630 ish, a nine coach train, which I think was the 1620 from WAT to Exeter came whizzing through, (Surprised it was 9 at that time), anyway I noticed on the front set, the SWT livery seemed to have "jazzed up" a bit, the orange at front and back, seemed to have long arrows/sunrise effect on it. It went through so fast I only glimpsed it. Are they having a bit of a refurb on the paintwork?

 

[59CosG95]

I was awaiting my local SWT from Raynes Park Yesterday and around 1630 ish, a nine coach train, which I think was the 1620 from WAT to Exeter came whizzing through, (Surprised it was 9 at that time), anyway I noticed on the front set, the SWT livery seemed to have "jazzed up" a bit, the orange at front and back, seemed to have long arrows/sunrise effect on it. It went through so fast I only glimpsed it. Are they having a bit of a refurb on the paintwork?

Yes; 159103 has received an updated version of the livery, adding 'speed strips' to the orange. The doors have also been repainted yellow.

 

[PHILIPE]

Already discussed. Here's the link to the thread.

www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120198

 

[Juniper Driver]

Yes; 159103 has received an updated version of the livery, adding 'speed strips' to the orange. The doors have also been repainted yellow.

Been on that,the engine almost purrs,sounds great.Good old Salisbury,do a great job keeping these units running.

 

[iantherev]

I suspect it was strengthened because of likely demand inbound from rugby supporters. It's almost certain that the rear 6 coaches would come off at Salisbury.

 

[swt_passenger]

1620 to Exeter is booked 9 car on Saturdays. 6 off at Salisbury as mentioned.

 

[387star]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3BSqau1mA40

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Already discussed. Here's the link to the thread.

www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120198

Oh sorry, thanks for link.