GWR 1923-1934 Lined Loco Livery

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Following the austere wartime livery, Collett re-introduced full lining out to the passenger express locos in 1923. This included the Kings, Castles, Counties, Stars, Saints and Halls. Ordinary passenger and goods locos never regained this livery.

Note that the lining extended to splashers and cylinder sides. In 1927, the Garter Crest on tender sides was replaced by the Coat of Arms, as in the illustration below.

The 4-6-0 Saint class seen here is from a Slaters 7mm kit. The Saints were among the most prominent locos in Churchwards design revolution, and the basis of the later Halls and 10xx Counties. The Saint Class first saw the light of day as four prototype engines built during 1902 and 1903.