Maid to become red...

[trainmad]

I read in Steam Railway that Maid Marion is to be repainted red, but Holy War will keep it's Blue.

[BruceB]

Maid has been red (along with all the other Quarry Hunslets ) in the past but I prefear Black. It also add varation as we already have quite a few red engines.....


Bruce

[ManxPeacock]

2003 livery for 'Holy Wars' and 'Maid Marian'

There has been a lot of activity at the Bala Lake Railway’s workshop at Llanuwchllyn this winter with both Quarry Hunslet’s being repainted. ‘Holy War’ retains her dark blue panels on a black background, however, ‘Maid Marian’, which for the last few years has been in an old ‘Penrhyn Quarry’ style livery, has be repainted in a similar style to ‘Holy War’ but a shade of maroon was used for the panelling. This colour was matched by the son of a Dinorwic Engine Driver who considers it to be very close to the original shade used at the Quarry. The line’s 0-4-0 Baguley-Drewry Diesel Shunter has also been repainted into a darker shade of grey and has received a new front plate. In addition, a lot of sleepers have replaced along the line so the ‘ride’ this year should be greatly improved compared to that of last year where some places really were starting to feel rough.

Hope that helps......

David