We have prepared a handy colour matching guide which shows railway colour equivalents available from other sources. This will be an ongoing document that will be updated as and when new matches are required and found. Please note that colour-matching by eye is subjective rather than a technical science, so results / matches may not be deemed satisfactory.
LT Colour
Paint Reference
Source
Notes
London Transport Engineers Grey
Grey Plastic Primer
Halfords
Plastic Primer, not General Primer
London Transport Engineers Red
Matt 153
Humbrol
London Transport Engineers Yellow
Fiat Golden Yellow
Halfords
Use with a matt varnish
London Transport Bullock Maroon
Ammo – Tuscan R0009
Raile Centre
BR Colour
Paint Reference
Source
Notes
Engineers Olive Drab
Matt 66
Humbrol
Engineers Olive Drab (faded)
Matt 155
Humbrol
Engineers Yellow
Fiat Golden Yellow
Halfords
BR Blue
BS381-114
Various
Easily sourced online in Enamel and 2-pack Acrylic formulations
BR Maroon
Ford Burgundy Red
Various
BR Warning Panel Yellow (pre 1984)
Fiat Golden Yellow
Halfords
BR Warning Panel Yellow (pre 1984)
Ford Signal Yellow
Various
BR Warning Panel Yellow (pre 1984)
Vauxhall Mustard Yellow
Halfords
BR Road Vehicle Yellow
Vauxhall Mustard Yellow
Halfords
General Colour
Paint Reference
Source
Notes
Ultra Matt Black
Camouflage Matt Black
Halfords
Incredible matt finish for chassis frames, bogies etc.
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