GB Railfreight have today unveiled a new look for their latest Class 69 locomotive.
The unveiling took place at Eastleigh Works and shows Class 69 No. 69004 in retro BR Rail Research Livery.
The livery is to celebrate GBRf’s operation at RIDC Melton, which is a test facility for new technology in the rail industry.
This is the fourth Class 69 unveiled, with 69001 in GBRf livery with Mayflower nameplates and ‘whiskers’ on the front, 69002 being unveiled in BR Large Logo and 69003 in GBRf livery with ‘whiskers’ on the front.
A spokesperson for GB Railfreight said “Today we’ve unveiled our latest Class 69 locomotive outshopped in retro BR Rail Research livery. Class 69004 celebrates our operation at RIDC Melton, a dedicated test facility for new technology in the rail industry.”
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
Responses
These GBRf 69s are getting better all the time, the recent addition of the crimson ‘Western’ dedication and the latest Falcon 2 in gold; can’t wait for the rest! Well done GBRF
I actually quite like the livery. How many Class 69s are there if GB Railfreight are having or inheriting.
Why the red?
Another great look. These colour schemes make these locomotives far more than just a different number.
Love it It suits the loco
Thank you for all your comments on the livery finish, as a member of the paint shop team that has worked on the past 4 Class 69 Locomotives at Arlington Fleet services at Eastleigh, all the positive comments make us proud of the efforts put in by the spraying team at Eastleigh.
I like it very much.10/10 for GBRf for brightening up the livery scene with this retro look.
Fabulous, really stands out!
Congrats to Eastleigh works for a great job on the paint work.
Great that they are painting locos in the liverys you remember from your trainspotting days. Great…….
Would have been nice with a Union Jack added with GBRailfreight
this a beautiful livery i hope to see it in real life some day
that is a beautiful livery
Great keep up the good work
that is beautiful
I like this ,it really suits the class 69 loco .I look forward to seeing it in operation .