RAL Colour Code for GWR Green?

[John Connett]

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).

Any suggestions?
--
John Connett

[Willms]

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC, schrieb "John Connett"

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

Sorry, but I can't help directly.


Cheers,
L.W.

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[Andy Elms]

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR  
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.

If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society


AE
And of course, while GWR green can be described as a shade of
Brunswick Green, not all Brunswick Greens are GWR green!

[Andrew Robert Breen]

Post by Andy Elms

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR  
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society
AE
And of course, while GWR green can be described as a shade of
Brunswick Green, not all Brunswick Greens are GWR green!

And, of course, there was more than one "GWR green".

Swindon vs. Wolverhampton, for a start.

[John Connett]

In article

Post by Andy Elms

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest

to GWR  

Post by John Connett
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society
AE
And of course, while GWR green can be described as a shade of
Brunswick Green, not all Brunswick Greens are GWR green!

And, of course, there was more than one "GWR green".
Swindon vs. Wolverhampton, for a start.

Many thanks for the suggestions! I'm not looking for a precise colour
match. The colour of old paints using copper pigments would have changed
over time anyway. My rough guess would be RAL-6005, Moss Green. If there
is a closer match I would be happy to be told about it.

Thanks again
--
John Connett

[rail]

Post by Andrew Robert Breen

Post by Andy Elms

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR  
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society
AE
And of course, while GWR green can be described as a shade of
Brunswick Green, not all Brunswick Greens are GWR green!

And, of course, there was more than one "GWR green".
Swindon vs. Wolverhampton, for a start.

Also differences between the Gooch and Dean eras. Under Gooch and Joseph
Armstrong Swindon Green was described as Holly Green, Dean's green was
somewhat lighter. George Armstrong at Wolvehampton used a different shade to
both.

[Bruce]

Post by Andy Elms

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR  
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society

Some years ago I tried to get a British Standard colour designation
for GWR Brunswick Green and was told by the GWS (of which I was then a
member) that it did not equate to any BS shade.

The large variation in colours applied to preserved ex-GWR locomotives
appeared to confirm this. One of the 78xx Manors was outshopped in
what can only be described as a beautiful LNER Apple Green. ;-)

Perhaps, as you say, GWS now has their own standard shade. There is
certainly a very good degree of consistency between the ex-GWR
locomotives at Didcot.

[Andy Elms]

Post by Bruce

Post by Andy Elms

Am Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:13:45 UTC,  schrieb "John Connett"

I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR  
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
<https://www.ral-farben.de/info-ral-classic.html?&L=1>

  Sorry, but I can't help directly.

Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society

Some years ago I tried to get a British Standard colour designation
for GWR Brunswick Green and was told by the GWS (of which I was then a
member) that it did not equate to any BS shade.  
The large variation in colours applied to preserved ex-GWR locomotives
appeared to confirm this.  One of the 78xx Manors was outshopped in
what can only be described as a beautiful LNER Apple Green.  ;-)

Judging by the replies, paint it the shade that you think looks right,
say it is right, and then point out that BS/RAL/everyone else is
wrong. That's the GWR way!

AE
(not meant to be a slur on the current GWS attitude!)

[Bruce]

Post by Andy Elms

Post by Bruce

Post by Andy Elms
Probably best palce to enquire is Didcot GWS - I believe Akzo-Nobel,
now owners of Masons, have a place in Didcot so there could well be
links.
If anyone can get the GWR green right it's the Great Western Society

Some years ago I tried to get a British Standard colour designation
for GWR Brunswick Green and was told by the GWS (of which I was then a
member) that it did not equate to any BS shade.  
The large variation in colours applied to preserved ex-GWR locomotives
appeared to confirm this.  One of the 78xx Manors was outshopped in
what can only be described as a beautiful LNER Apple Green.  ;-)

Judging by the replies, paint it the shade that you think looks right,
say it is right, and then point out that BS/RAL/everyone else is
wrong. That's the GWR way!

Hmm. Could be right. ;-)

Post by Andy Elms
(not meant to be a slur on the current GWS attitude!)

Water off a duck's back, I should think!

[Paul]

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
Any suggestions?
--
John Connett

Have you tried Phoenix Precision Paints? http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/

Sorry to piggyback on this post, i've been trying to find a match for the
BR(E) blue used in an enamel sign which I want to touch in damaged areas -
any suggestions, I even took the sign to B&Q for use in their colour
matching machine and it was miles out.

Paul

[Stimpy]

Post by Paul
Sorry to piggyback on this post, i've been trying to find a match for the
BR(E) blue used in an enamel sign which I want to touch in damaged areas -
any suggestions, I even took the sign to B&Q for use in their colour
matching machine and it was miles out.

Have you tried asking Trackside (http://www.tracksideltd.co.uk/) although
they might prefer to restore it for you than give away their secrets :-)

[7***@gmail.com]

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to GWR
Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
Any suggestions?
--
John Connett

GWR GREEN
My company uses: NCS S 8010-B70 G for the colour.

Close matches are:
5467 C (Pantone)
RAL 200 20 10 (RAL Design)

[Alan]

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to
GWR Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
Any suggestions?
--
John Connett

GWR GREEN My company uses: NCS S 8010-B70 G for the colour.
5467 C (Pantone)
RAL 200 20 10 (RAL Design)

Thank fuck you've answered this one, his door hasnt been painted for over
8 years as he's been waiting for your reply.

[Anna Noyd-Dryver]

Post by Alan

Post by John Connett
I've been trying to identify which RAL Colour Code would be nearest to
GWR Green (so that I can specifiy it for a new front door).
Any suggestions?
--
John Connett

GWR GREEN My company uses: NCS S 8010-B70 G for the colour.
5467 C (Pantone)
RAL 200 20 10 (RAL Design)

Thank fuck you've answered this one, his door hasnt been painted for over
8 years as he's been waiting for your reply.

Provided the answer isn't actually the new gWr green ;)


Anna Noyd-Dryver

[PhilD]

Post by Anna Noyd-Dryver
Provided the answer isn't actually the new gWr green ;)

for which the RAL is 6012 (and Pantone 5535).