LNER A4's post war Nameplate colour ?

[mick b]

Nothing obvious on a search or in RCTS 2a.

Can anyone confirm if the A4's once restored post war to Garter Blue recieved Black or Red nameplates please. I will have couple to do once Simons valance cutting etch becomes available (any update Simon ??).

thanks for any info.

[Danby Wiske]

Colour-Rail reference NE5 shows Empire of India with a red nameplate in 1947 if that's any good?

[mick b]

Thanks , no idea if the Coronation A4 Locos continued carrying RED nameplates in wartime as well ? and it simply carried on those Locos after the war ?

[60800]

E22 and 14 were red backed for definite

[mick b]

Mallard aka E22 was painted Garter Blue by BR.


thanks

[mick b]

Any more info please !!

[mick b]

I have now found a photo of Seagull with Red plates so will go with that colour.