Back to the 80s - nearly

RichardB

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Back to the 80s - nearly - with a 455

« on: March 11, 2024, 11:24:37 »

Here's SWR^» 's press release about the Cl455 they have returned to BR^▸ blue and grey. Well, OK, not quite but near enough for me. Looks great and I've seen lots of photos of it popping up on social media over the weekend.

https://www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-and-media/news/2024/march/south-western-railway-and-francis-bourgeois-reveal-retro-british-rail-look-for-class-455-train


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JayMac

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Re: Back to the 80s - nearly - with a 455

« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2024, 13:05:51 »

Geoff Marshall recently uploaded a video about the retro Class 455.

https://youtu.be/W1zF4s8UiOU?si=0QsDSi7t-VW_6bAU


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CyclingSid

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Re: Back to the 80s - nearly - with a 455

« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2024, 13:52:03 »

Does this mean they are finally confident to get the replacements covering more track than Feltham to Eastleigh?


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