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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Manufacturer description
Once Virgin Trains obtained the franchise for the West Coast Main Line route on the 9th March 1997 they set about re-branding the locomotive and coach fleet in their very distinctive red, black with white stripes livery.
They also put in place a programme of enhancing the service on board. Subsequently they ordered new trains which would see Virgin branded Mk3a coaches re-appear in many surprising locations prior to a repaint.
Livery subject to approval from Virgin Trains.
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