Lions and Wheels (British Railways’ lion emblems, 1949-1964)
WEBFeb 18, 2015 · Learn about the history and design of the lion on wheel logo used by British Railways from 1948 to 1964. Find out who created it, how it was applied, and why it was replaced by the double arrow.
British Rail - Wikipedia
WEBBritish Rail (BR) was a state-owned company that operated most rail transport in Great Britain from 1948 to 1997. The British Rail Double Arrow logo, now owned by the Secretary of State for Transport, is a generic symbol for railway stations in Great Britain.
British Rail logo (1964) - Design Research Unit/ Gerry Barney
WEBLearn how the iconic double arrow symbol of British Rail was created by lettering artist Gerry Barney in 1964, and how it survived the changes of the rail network over the years. See the original sketches, photos and documents of the …
BR Crests - New Railway Modellers Forums
WEBJul 26, 2011 · I was browsing on Hattons or somewhere recently and I got to wondering about the crests (i.e the lion/ferret designs) that appeared on steam and diesel locos during the 20th century. Why was one design replaced by the other? How long did it take to change over the logos? Could early and late BR-crested locos run in the same era?
British Rail corporate liveries - Wikipedia
WEBWhile this livery had much in common with the Large Logo version of Rail Blue livery, including the yellow cabs and larger logo and numbers on the bodyside, the main colour was grey rather than blue. A later version added a red stripe along the lower edge of the locomotive bodyside.
History of British Railways - CRW Flags
WEBAug 22, 2020 · Learn about the evolution of railways in the UK from the 1560s to the present, including the nationalisation, privatisation and rebranding of British Rail. See also the flags and logos of the railway companies and organisations involved.
The design story of the British Rail logo – Logo Histories
WEBDec 2, 2021 · The fascinating story of Gerald Barney and Design Research Unit's 1965 logo design for British Rail. Logo Histories unlocks the ideas and stories behind the world's greatest logos.
British Rail’s corporate identity, 50 years on - Ertblog
WEBMay 2, 2014 · The new BR identity scrapped the mock heraldic logos that it had used for its first 16 years – no longer would British trains feature lions. It even appeared on BR’s narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol steam engines well into the 1980s.
BR Logos | British Rail Wiki | Fandom
WEBBritish Rail has had many diffrent logos over its years oparating.
Lions and Wheels (British Railways’ lion emblems, 1949-1964)
WEBFeb 19, 2015 · Railway Clearing House Archives. Chasewater Railway Museum Photo of BR Coat of Arms from the Chasewater Railway Museum Collection lions and wheels (British Railways' lion emblems, 1949-1964).