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Best of the HSTs | 43rd Anniversary of the High Speed Train/Intercity 125

Today, the iconic class 43 locomotive is celebrating its 43rd birthday! The Glourious high speed train, while its glory days are gently coming to an end, still keeps the legacy and glory it had, the day it came out of the factory. Since 1976, the HSTs have been though many changes, endured many trials, but still remain the world's most magnificent train! The first HST rolled into service in 1976, in those days it was operated by British Rail, and was known as the 'Intercity 125.' All 198 power cars were fitted with Paxman Valenta engines, which are no longer operational. Each locomotive produced 2,250bhp, giving the train a total top speed of 140mph, the land speed record for Diesel operated trains, although it only operates at 125mph, as it does not have the advanced signalling system, required for exceeding 125mph. As time went on, more and more older diesel locomotives were being replaced with HSTs, but in 1996, British Rail became Privatised, after this, the HSTs were shuffled around to different operators. Later in 2006, many HSTs started to be refurbished by Brush Traction Ltd. They were fitted with new lights, new engines, but still retained the magnificence of the original trains. Other HSTs, in the end, ended up getting refurbished in other ways, some were fitted with new doors, some fitted with buffers, and, as time went on, more HSTs were getting refurbished. In 2010, the last Paxman Valenta powered HST ran its very last service. But, worse was to come........ By 2016, the HSTs were 40 years old, they had lasted an abnormally long time, and now, many unwise operators were looking to replace them - who would even think of doing that? This was an awkward time, as most new trains available for the UK market are Electric-only. However, many mainlines were still not electrified, this meant many rail operators needed brand new trains that could run on diesel or electricity. Only one train matched the requirements - the Hitachi A-Train 300. As many HSTs are leaving their beloved mainlines, let us remember all that these magnificent trains have done, and celebrate their 43rd birthday! Trains featured in the video are in the CrossCountry, First Great Western, Great Western Railway & Welshman liveries. Note: This video would include two Network Rail New Measurement Trains, but, both were unfortunately not able to be included due to corrupted footage. Services featured in the video: CrossCountry Leeds - Plymouth (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway Paignton - London Paddington (Filmed at Paignton) Great Western Railway Penzance - London Paddington (Filmed at Dawlish Warren) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Paignton (Filmed at Cowley Bridge) CrossCountry Plymouth - Leeds (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway Exeter st. David's - Penzance (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Plymouth (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway Paignton - London Paddington (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway Leeds - Plymouth (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Penzance (Filmed at Cowley Bridge) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Plymouth (Filmed at Langstone Rock) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Penzance (Filmed at Dawlish) Great Western Railway London Paddington - Plymouth (Filmed at Exeter st. David's) All footage shown is filmed by me. PLEASE: No rubbish!