Wheel splashers and frames were in Indian Red (or shades thereof), with full lining throughout. Dome, saftey valve and coppercap were fully polished. From ca. 1904 the monogram seen here was replaced with the garter crest, located between the words "Great Western".

The rather stunning loco shown here is a 2-4-0 3232 class loco, magnificently built and painted by Chris Wesson from a Martin Finney kit. This is the 7mm version, but they are also available in 4mm. The 3232s were introduced under Dean in 1892, working at first on the South Wales expresses. They were later used on the secondary lines, including the Reading and Newbury area.