Dapo Hall Livery Search...

[Karhedron]

I am pretty sure that 5976 Ashwicke Hall was not one of the ones that survived into preservation. I was just verifying that the livery worn by Pitchford is prototypical for at least some members of the class. The photo of 5976 dates from 1951 so is definitely historical.

[bigbear]

Sorry, My mistake! I had thought this was a more recent picture! Just shows that I should put my glasses on more often! Doh! She's very well cared for, considering the era she comes from!

As has already been mentioned here, at least one of the oil fired Halls had the unlined/GWR livery, which may indicate that there were others too.

I'll still not stop looking until I find absolute proof, though!

[Karhedron]

Sorry, My mistake! I had thought this was a more recent picture!

On the contrary, apologies from me for being confusing. The picture I linked to was indeed Pitchford Hall in preservation.

What I was trying to say (and failing) was that I had found a 1951 picture of Ashwicke Hall in the same livery, thus proving it was a real livery and not just a preservation thing. Sorry for not being clearer.

[bigbear]

No probs, it's only a hobby after all - unless Dapol produce a dodgy livery - THEN it's serious!