how many a4 pacifics are currently painted in br green
I can’t verify an exact current count from the sources I have here, so I can’t give a reliable number without guessing. The best-supported part is that A4s did wear BR green later in their lives, but the exact total currently painted that way depends on the preservation state and repaint cycle of each surviving locomotive.
What is clear
- The LNER A4s were all British Pacifics, and BR liveries included a standard green for express passenger engines.
- At least 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is documented as having been in BR green by withdrawal, and it remains one of the preserved A4s frequently discussed in that context.
- Public snippets and forum chatter suggest the number is small and changes over time as locomotives are repainted.
Best cautious answer
A safe answer is: only a small handful of preserved A4 Pacifics are currently painted in BR green , not the whole class. Because repainting changes over time, the exact count needs a live locomotive-by-locomotive check to be certain.
Note
If you want the precise current number, I can help you compile it from the preserved A4 roster and their latest paint states, but I’d need a fresh live source set for a definitive count.