Liveries and Namings
The locomotives were initially painted in EWS' maroon and yellow livery. In 2003 67005 and 67006 replaced the two previous Class 47 locomotives hauling the prestigious Royal Train. These were repainted in the Royal Claret colour, and named Queen's Messenger and Royal Sovereign in February 2004 and February 2005 respectively.
In October 2004 67029 was repainted silver to haul the EWS Company Train. On 12 October 2007 67029 was named Royal Diamond at Rugeley Trent Valley railway station in honour of the 60th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
In 2008 67012 - 67015 were repainted in Wrexham & Shropshire's silver and grey livery. In 2008 these were named A Shropshire Lad on 3 July, Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte on 9 July, Thomas Telford on 14 July and David J Lloyd on 16 May respectively. These were joined by 67010 in March 2009.
In January 2010 67018 was repainted into DB Schenker red livery with a maple leaf and named Keith Heller in honour of the Canadian born former EWS and DB Schenker UK chairman at the National Rail Museum.
In 2011 67001 - 67003 were repainted blue, for use by Arriva Trains Wales.
In March 2012 67026 received a silver livery, union flag and Diamond Jubilee logo for use during the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II celebrations, being named Diamond Jubilee by Queen Elizabeth II on 23 March 2012 at London Victoria Station.
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