GWR 1942-1947 Unlined Loco Livery

Image courtesy Malcolm Mitchell

From 1942-1947, ordinary passenger and goods classes carried the letters 'GWR' appropriately spaced on tender or tank sides. From 1942 and some three years ahead, all classes except Kings and Castles were painted all black as a result of wartime shortages.

In 1945 green was restored, as was polished saftey valve covers to those locos which carried copper capped chimneys - as on the Manor below. Lining was however still restricted to the passenger express classes.

The Manor Class loco shown here is from a Malcolm Mitchell etched brass kit. These engines were introduced in 1938, and were quite versatile engines due to their relatively light axle loading.