Western Mainline Types

I have a number of suggestions for adding to GWE as nostalgic options.
Currently available classes that previously used the line and just need patching in are, classes 08/09, 31, 37, 45, 47, 52 and 101.
Other ideas not yet in exsistence are classes 14, 22, 35, 41, 42, 50, 53, 56, 57, 59, 60, 117/121, 123, 128, 210 (both 3 and 4 car) and 251/261 Blue Pullman. Maybe even APT-E. Really out there, but even class 87 has turned up at Paddington.

 

I like the idea of a retro GWR with Warships, Westerns and blue Pullmans.

Good shout.

 

Doesn't necessarily require a back track of the map as old trains running on the modern (near current) line would be great for nostalgia buffs like me.

 

Both Warship classes, 41 and 42 i think.

 

It would be nice to finally get the class 52 Western up to speed.

 

The 41's were D600 to D604?

You could keep the route the same, just do it as a loco add on.

 

My own artwork of a GWR liveried Class 14 Teddybear.

 

My own artwork of a GWR liveried Class 22 Baby Warship.
I have works in progress of many other Western Region artworks in 'what if' liveries.

 

Western class 52 at Hayes during recent times.

 

A current generation GE Class 70 has also visited the route in recent times.

 

Actually there were 3 types 41, 42 and 43. They reused the 43 class number for the HSTs

The class 33 would also have been seen, particularly around Reading with trains coming up from the southern.

I'd love, and be be prepared to buy, a older version of the Great Western featuring all those locomotives you mentioned. Late 60s early 70s, great variety.

I like your drawings.

 

Much agreed, older GWE line would be awesome as there was so much variety on it back then and in the 80's too.
As for the drawings, i have done various different ones and plan to do more when time permits. I particularly think that the current GWR livery would have suited many classes of motive power as it has elements of both modern and vintage.

 

I can't see this being overly difficult, and would add so much more substance to a great foundation.

 

I found out whilst at the final Old Oak Common open day, that there is a group that plans to build a replica 22 Baby Warship. Perhaps one day, if they complete this, they might go on to build a replica D600/Class 41 Warship which is effectively a double up of the 22.

 

I'm looking forward to a Green Pulman.

There is a group that's recreating a class 23 "Baby Deltic" using an original engine in a modified chassis of a class 37. It appears to be progressing quite well. The 22/41 might be more tricky since I doubt any engines remain. And then there's the hydraulic transmission to consider. But with some engineering skill anything seems possible.

 

Apparently, they do have a NBL/MAN engine and various other parts. The transmissions are possibly still knocking around Germany or Italy.
Green Pullman? Only aware of Blue Pullman.

 

One of your drawings in GWE livery.

 

Ahh, now i follow you. That would look awesome in GWR livery.

 

Found evidence of classes 25 and 33 at Paddington. Furthermore, Grand Union Trains are proposing use of IC225 sets (Class 91 + mk4 + DVT) on Paddington to South Wales route in near future.

 

I’m sure that’s going to be rejected by the ORR if not already.

 

Only time will tell. Would be nice to see these machines given a brief reprieve from the cutters torch.