@trainlogger.co.ukA very smart 43025 "Exeter" and 43159 are seen under the magnificent train shed at Bristol Temple Meads whilst working @125.group's special "The Journey Shrinker" charter from Swansea to Paddington.
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@theeasternrailfan1.bsky.social50 years ago since the first HST entered service.
Here's some photos of HST sightings at Shenfield, Euston, Derby Litchurch lane (For Greatest Gathering), West Ealing and Paddington over the last few years.
@andyh616.bsky.social#HighSpeedSunday An immaculate sight at Market Harborough this lunchtime. 'The Rio Revival' 1Z49 12.06 St.Pancras International to Manchester Piccadilly railtour with stunning #125Group #HST set 43025 'Exeter' leading & newly repainted 43159 on the rear #MML #InterCity125 4/10/26
@steelcitydoggo.bsky.socialOn This Day 50 years ago.
An icon of the railways, a mere stopgap, entered service, and then continued to carry passengers for 50 years and more.
(Photo dated 21/12/2019)
@colcivicsociety.bsky.social#OnThisDay - 15 October 2003, the very last VP185 diesel engine built by #Paxmans here in #Colchester to power the iconic #Intercity125 locomotives, left the Port Lane Works.
