Wensleydale Railway reveals new passenger train livery

Last Updated: October 13, 2026By
Wensleydale Railway class 142 train in Northern Spirit livery
Wensleydale Railway class 142 train in Northern Spirit livery

Wensleydale Railway has revealed the new livery of its class 142 diesel multiple unit passenger train – ‘Northern Spirit’.

Wensleydale Railway class 142 train in Northern Spirit livery
Photo: George Stephens

The Northern Spirit livery was a distinctive turquoise and lime green paint scheme introduced in 1998 for the Regional Railways North East franchise operated by Merseyside Transport Limited. MTL was bought by Arriva in 2000, and the franchise rebranded as Arriva Trains Northern in 2001.

Wensleydale Railway class 142 train in Northern Spirit livery
Photo: George Stephens

Find out more about the Wensleydale Railway at wensleydale-railway.co.uk.

Featured photo: George Stephens

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