Retro livery.

[Broithe]

 

[thewanderer]

Morning all,

 

Iarnrod Eireann have repainted 071 into its original livery for the 40th anniversary of the class.

 

Click the link for the full story http://smu.gs/1TcfsnZ

 

[minister_for_hardship]

A nice splash of colour and a relief from 'Austerity Grey'...

[Railer]

Now the question of all time. Is that IE orange or CIE tan they used?

[jhb171achill]

The 071s had a unique shade when new, when the all-White vie logo had been applied in the USA, rather than the standard version with orange surround, white letters.

 

The shade they were delivered in, like the logo, differed from the norm (but was repainted on first repaint). It was much more brown. The shade applied above is standard CIE from the time, and the logo, while white (as on delivery day) is of standard size rather than the slightly larger (non standard) vision that Illinois used.

 

Overall, though, I am sure everyone will agree that this is an absolutely fantastic job. Huge credit must go to those who suggested it and saw it through. "The Wanderer" of this community has to take the lion's share of credit for it. Mr W, there's a few pints awaiting you the next time our paths cross in Killarney!

 

What a change from some years ago. When the "A" class and later, the 121s, were nearing big anniversaries, suggestions were made from various quarters that one be repainted in original form. Apart from no Wanderer being available to "drive" the issue, management had no interest either.

 

Congratulations to all involved. Can't wait to see her in the morning and enjoy a first run; it'll take me back to my first cab run down the Cork line in 077 (I think) in 1978.....

[skinner75]

I was thinking - will it be handed over to the RPSI for use on their diesel tours? Just like the 141/142 were repainted before handover.

Either way, it's a lovely way for IE to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a classic loco.

[Railer]

141 and 142 were bought by the RPSI and a private member within the RPSI so IE knew they were going to aquire them when they were painted in 2010.

 

None of 071s have been ear marked for RPSI ownership......yet.

[aclass007]

It's a credit to all involved!

[Mike258747]

A wonderful idea and a fantastic result! Hard to believe that it is a 40 year old loco. They must rank as one of the best looking locos in Ireland, steam or diesel.

Edited May 12, 2016 by Mike258747

[Noel]

Congrats to the IE team behind this. Great idea well implemented.

[GSR 800]

Jesus that is beutiful BlacknTan is back!

[jhb171achill]

And kept secret until about 24 hours ago, except for a VERY small number of folks "in the know"! As others have said, well done to all involved.

 

What about a Mk 4 set in black'n'tan for their 25th anniversary! (Always thought that would have looked well!)

 

Going through the seating plan for tomorrow, I see many of this community travelling as passengers. Good to see you all again!

[Noel]

***** that is beutiful BlacknTan is back!

 

Er sorry, 071 is in "Super-Train" livery. That's not "Black and Tan"

 

These baby GMs are Black'n'Tan livery: http://eiretrains.com/Photo_Gallery/Irish%20Locomotives/141%20Class/slides/141_20100424_001_CC_JA.jpg

 

071s never carried B&T livery, unless some clever bod would like to do a special photoshop!

[GSR 800]

Alright Buzz Killington, anything with black and orange is blackntan for me

if John didn't say anything, I'm happy with it.

I liked green better anyway..

[h gricer]

Now the question of all time. Is that IE orange or CIE tan they used?

IE orange, the original ''yankee tan'' shade was no longer available I'm told, but it still looks great, they came in that CIE livery when they got repainted but the CIE wheel may have changed colour, but it doesn't matter, it's only a minor detail, a case of splitting hairs, great credit to all involved, does bring back memories, and adds more interest. There's barrels of IE orange in Inchicore from painting locos over the years,so plenty of that shade, still looks fantastic.

Regards

hg

Edited May 12, 2016 by h gricer

[Glenderg]

Yankee tan was dog poo brown and didn't last long.

 

Tan was a brown orange best represented by the phoenix paint colour.

 

Supertrain was also the same colour as above.

 

MKIII orange was the Tan diluted with about 20% white.

 

The paint shade on 071 above is not historically accurate. A white 3" stripe in photoshop over that shot will tell it's own tale.

[Railer]

That's what I was thinking when I saw it, very IE orange. Reminds me of the cab of 146 after the rebuild before they put the white stripes back on.

Just wonder how long she will last in that livery, hopefully a year or so considering the DARTs still have DART25 logos despite being 33 years old and some loco and ICRs still have their Movembers.

Edited May 12, 2016 by Railer

[NIRCLASS80]

How is this looking??

 

 

[Noel]

How is this looking??

 

Eggsealant - Now that's Black'n'Tan

[Georgeconna]

And kept secret until about 24 hours ago, except for a VERY small number of folks "in the know"! As others have said, well done to all involved.

 

What about a Mk 4 set in black'n'tan for their 25th anniversary! (Always thought that would have looked well!)

 

Going through the seating plan for tomorrow, I see many of this community travelling as passengers. Good to see you all again!

 

Yep, Everyone was not talking about it during the Wexford model show is Easter!!

 

Looks Fab, Might be tempted now to go to Tipp to see it today!! Need to plead now to get off a few hours early!

[Broithe]

 

[COMMUTER29000]

Two videos taken yesterday of the 071 40th Anniversary Tour. It is great to see the Orange and Black livery back again! Thanks to Irish Rail for putting in the effort in marking the anniversary.

 

Drumcondra Station 10.35 Dublin Connolly to Waterford

[video=youtube;Ys4ugcP-7NE]

 

Stacumny Bridge 16.55 Limerick Junction to Dublin Connolly

[DiveController]

Another modeling opportunity for those so inclined and who run modern/preserved models. Obviously the loco has the modern LED marker lights, what is probably the modern shade of IE orange, no grab irons on the front of the cabs, the newer handbrake wheel and of course the flying snail is back!

[Railer]

I believe there is more than one 071 going around with the flying snail 40 year plate. The grey 071 (I forget now) used on the recent IRRS tour had it fitted too. Think it was 076?

[Weshty]

Damn, but that is cool, great marketing idea and definitely aimed at the railheads!

[hurricanemk1c]

I think all of the 071s have (or will have) the 40 year plates

 

Personally I'm very happy how this shot turned out. The loco is a credit to all involved in the creation of it

 

[Noel]

That's a stunning composition

[snapper]

what is probably the modern shade of IE orange, ]

 

I believe that is due to there being some IE orange paint left but the older CIE orange being all gone.

[Warbonnet]

Savage shot Kieran. Can't wait to see her in the metal myself!

[hurricanemk1c]

I believe that is due to there being some IE orange paint left but the older CIE orange being all gone.

 

From discussions on the day, attempts were made to get the original shade but failed due to the changes in technology (two pact paint compared to standard paint, and is chemically different)

 

Thanks for the comments folks - was a cracker of a day for a shot!

[Broithe]

From discussions on the day, attempts were made to get the original shade but failed due to the changes in technology (two pact paint compared to standard paint, and is chemically different)

 

It's the thought that counts.

 

 

 

 

I look forward to the rest of the fleet following.....

[tonybonneyba]

I believe there is more than one 071 going around with the flying snail 40 year plate. The grey 071 (I forget now) used on the recent IRRS tour had it fitted too. Think it was 076?

 

I believe it was 076 as i photographed that plate one to many times

[Northwest141]

I wonder if they will do a 201 like this

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Pzma-AJE-k/maxresdefault.jpg

That was done by weathering gurus

[jhb171achill]

The thing is, though, their delivery came thirteen years after the "flying snail" had been replaced by the "broken wheel"! However, their internal control desks had them, and still do. The NIR ones had them also, on delivery, and 113 wasn't delivered until 1981, getting on for twenty years after the "snail"....

[Railer]

I wonder if they will do a 201 like this

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Pzma-AJE-k/maxresdefault.jpg

That was done by weathering gurus

 

Don't think so now after seeing 231 in the new common user livery which is just the new Enterprise livery without the red and purple swirls. I think the slate grey would look very well on the 201s, could only see it happening if they brought back some of the withdrawn 201s as they can only work freight dues to their couplings and buffers. Can't see that ever happening.