What is a livery train?

Branding and enhancing the exterior and interior surfaces of rail rolling-stock using high performance self-adhesive films and printed graphics helps create a consistent and improved passenger experience.

Why do trains have yellow fronts?

Train fronts have been historically required to have a yellow panel to ensure they are visible, ever since newer diesel and electric trains were found to be far quieter than steam in the 1950s.

What is locomotive CLAG?

Clag. Originally used to describe the exhaust of steam locomotives, “clag” is a term describing the often spectacular (particularly blackened, as in Class 37, or whitesmoked, as in Class 55) exhaust emissions of many older British diesel locomotives, especially, Classes 52 and 55.

When did BR blue livery start?

1965
Eventually, it was decided to standardise on a colour which became known as Rail Blue. Introduced in 1965, and also known as “Monastral Blue”, the colour was defined by British Standards BR28/6001 (Airless spray finish) and BR28/5321 (Brush finish).

Does British Rail still exist?

British Railways (BR), which from 1965 traded as British Rail, was the state-owned company that operated most of the overground rail transport in Great Britain between 1948 and 1997….British Rail.

What Colour is British Rail Green?

That for “selected express passenger steam locomotives” reads as follows “Dark Green lined Black and Orange” i.e. the official BR colour description is Dark Green, and no mention of any British Standard specification.

Why do British trains have yellow teeth?

In Britain, historically train fronts were required to have a yellow panel in order to make them more visible, a move which came in the 1950s when newer diesel and electric trains were found to be far quieter than steam.

What does P mean on a train?

Priority seats are usually near the doors and are marked with a sign showing a ‘P’ inside a blue triangle.

What is a train called in England?

London Underground, also called the Tube, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area.

What is the oldest railway in the world?

The Middleton Railway in Leeds, which was built in 1758, later became the world’s oldest operational railway (other than funiculars), albeit now in an upgraded form.

How fast do British trains go?

125mph
Across the rest of the UK, trains have a maximum operational speed of 125mph, although many are capable of speeds of up to 140mph.

When was BR maroon introduced?

BR maroon was introduced in 1956, replacing the earlier red and cream.

Why did the British Railways use locomotive liveries?

The liveries and styles carried by British Railways motive power in the steam era were very much suited to the motive power of the day, and provided that essential unification – and ‘brand image’ – that the nationalised railway network demanded. To be continued …… Loading…

What was the name of the North British Railway?

NBL (the North British Locomotive Company) was a private locomotive manufacturer, distinct from the North British Railway.

What was the name of the BR locomotive in 1948?

1948 BR Locomotive Logo. AKA the ‘Ferret and Dartboard’ or ‘Unicycling Lion’ An LNER Class A1 4-6-2 No. 60161 ‘North British’ in the 1949-51 Blue Livery. Scottish Region Variant of ‘Sausage’ totem. 1956 – 1967 1956 BR Locomotive Logo. This was applied to Steam, Diesel and DC Electric Locos.

What was the colour of the NBR liveries?

The main colour was changed to dark ochre with a slight greenish hue, and bordered with dark green. The two colours were delineated with a black line. The outer edge was vermilion, and the inner edge was yellow. Lining below the footplate was black and vermilion only. Axle ends were black with a ring of yellow.