Book Review: Express Diesel Trains by George Woods
Express Diesel Trains describes the evolution of Britain’s high-speed trains from 1968, when a prototype of the familiar Class 43 HST was developed.
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Branch Line Society announce The Paxman Quarrier railtour for April 2026
The Branch Line Society has announced details of its upcoming rail tour, 'The Paxman Quarrier', scheduled to run on Sunday, 26 April 2026, in partners…
The Branch Line Society announce The Welsh Dragon Mini tour set for this May
The Branch Line Society have announced a limited-availability mini tour titled ‘The Welsh Dragon’, scheduled for Saturday 2 May 2026.
The journey…
Norfolk railway to run services with High Speed Train
The Mid Norfolk Railway will operate services with a former Great Western Railway (GWR) high-speed train on Sunday, 22nd March.
GBRf “Settle & Carlisle 150” locomotive to attend gala at Peterborough Railway
Nene Valley Railway has announced a visitor for their upcoming Diesel Gala in March.
HST power car arrives ahead of Nene Valley Diesel Gala
Wansford Motive Power Depot (MPD), on the Nene Valley Railway, had an exciting arrival yesterday.
Midland Pullman HST set for speed test run
A rare opportunity is being offered to travel aboard the iconic Midland Pullman during a landmark test run between Crewe and London Euston on Wednesda…
Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala
The Nene Valley Railway has announced that it will run an Intercity high-speed train (HST) with power cars 43045 and 43048, complete with an on-board …
Essex railway to name HST to celebrate 50 years of service
The Colne Valley Railway at Castle Hedingham in Essex is holding a special event on Saturday 28th March, to celebrate 50 years of HSTs.
Essex railway to run HST event after Christmas
The Colne Valley Railway has a released tickets for its final event of this year - a high-speed train (HST) day.