Culture Train

kat2 · February 25th, 2008, 08:57 PM

THE first of four Merseyrail culture trains' has taken to the tracks, as part of Merseytravel's 08 sponsorship package.

The first train emblazoned in the 08 livery departed from Rock Ferry station last week - showcasing the Creative' element of the Look of the City branding.

The branding - or train wrap' - has been specially commissioned through the Culture Company and designed by Liverpool agency Finch, to reflect aspects of the city's creative life.

Three more trains with heritage, maritime and sport themes will take to the tracks over the next few weeks.

Merseytravel is an official partner of European Capital of Culture
More Here
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/display...of_culture.php

Chris B · February 25th, 2008, 09:17 PM

That looks really good. It's good to see the official sponsors becoming involved, and 'doing their bit'. It's a shame the same paint-job couldn't have been applied to some of Virgin's trains running the Liverpool-London route. That would ensure Capital of Culture branding i seen everywhere from here to London, multiple times each day/week.

buggedboy · February 25th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Isnt that the Manchester's latest sculptural icon?

Thievin gits.

Accura4Matalan · February 25th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggedboy

Isnt that the Manchester's latest sculptural icon?

Thievin gits.

Why is every thread on this forum about Manchester?

JUXTAPOL · February 26th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accura4Matalan

Why is every thread on this forum about Manchester?

It's a joke, based on the idea that the SuperLamBanana is to be sold by the owner, and that to raise everyones hackles to the upmost, Manchester was added to the news item as the location of one of the possible bidders.

Wouldn't have made as big an impact if the headline was "SuperLamBanana may be be sold to Preston".....

Babaloo · February 26th, 2008, 10:20 AM

You'll never believe this
but
the superlambanana isn't depicted on the front (or back) of the official 2008 guide to CoC (the one that costs a fiver).

I'm contacting the DP&E straight away.

JUXTAPOL · February 26th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

You'll never believe this
but
the superlambanana isn't depicted on the front (or back) of the official 2008 guide to CoC (the one that costs a fiver).

I'm contacting the DP&E straight away.

Yes it is Mr Magoo...

Look for the Word "Capital" then look directly below.

Damon · February 25th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Why are you in every thread on this forum?

Eastisleast · February 26th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

Why are you in every thread on this forum?

He's only jealous because we've got our own trains, and they're bigger than his toy sets.

February 25th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#1
kat2 miss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,773 Likes (Received): 9	Culture Train THE first of four Merseyrail culture trains' has taken to the tracks, as part of Merseytravel's 08 sponsorship package. The first train emblazoned in the 08 livery departed from Rock Ferry station last week - showcasing the Creative' element of the Look of the City branding. The branding - or train wrap' - has been specially commissioned through the Culture Company and designed by Liverpool agency Finch, to reflect aspects of the city's creative life. Three more trains with heritage, maritime and sport themes will take to the tracks over the next few weeks. Merseytravel is an official partner of European Capital of Culture More Here http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/display...of_culture.php

February 25th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#2
Chris B Liverpool - Est. 1207 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool - Unique Redefined Posts: 7,486 Likes (Received): 107	That looks really good. It's good to see the official sponsors becoming involved, and 'doing their bit'. It's a shame the same paint-job couldn't have been applied to some of Virgin's trains running the Liverpool-London route. That would ensure Capital of Culture branding i seen everywhere from here to London, multiple times each day/week. __________________ Liverpool - Unique Redefined

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Damon Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Liverpool, via a long lost Sheffield of the soul Posts: 1,780 Likes (Received): 14	Why are you in every thread on this forum? __________________ noise heat power - writing, photographs, fact and fiction

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buggedboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,389 Likes (Received): 172	Isnt that the Manchester's latest sculptural icon? Thievin gits.

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Babaloo Fiat Lux Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,598 Likes (Received): 0	You'll never believe this but the superlambanana isn't depicted on the front (or back) of the official 2008 guide to CoC (the one that costs a fiver). I'm contacting the DP&E straight away.