A novel livery known as ‘pit-stop’ was applied to a handful of 08s operated by West Coast Traincare, a part of Alstom, at Willesden, Longsight and Polmadie. The livery is black with either a pit-stop flag or a Japanese flag on the body side. No. 08887 is illustrated, this loco remains dual braked. An orange safety line is applied just below roof height. The 'pit-stop' livery was derived from the 'just in time' delivery operation operated by the depots.