First Great Western "HST" #43613 at Paddington  Contributor's Pick!       
Sitting on what will be tail end of the 1206 Penzance train is Class 43 BREL (British Rail Engineering Limited) Crewe Works, Bo-Bo, diesel #43163, a High Speed Train Power Car. These 1976-1982 era units are the fastest diesels in the world, capable of 148 mph, and set to go a standard 125 mph. The train is scheduled to arrive at Penzance at 1711.
Date: 7/6/2009 Location: London,  UK Country Flag Views: 1095 Collection Of:   Charles Freericks
Locomotives: FGW 43163(Class 43 HST)    Author:  Charles Freericks
First Great Western "HST" #43613 at Paddington
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