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43023
Class 43
Names carried:
HST 50
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Videos featuring 43023
A video captures the naming ceremony of 43023, named “HST 50” in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Intercity 125 high-speed train class. The event took place at the Colne Valley Railway and featured the unveiling of the power car’s name plate by owner Matt Golding and former editor Andy Coward. The locomotive, recently repainted by the 125 Heritage team, performed well during its running day. The video highlights the significance of this historic occasion for rail enthusiasts and heritage preservation efforts.
This video features a number of Class 43 and Class 40 diesel multiple units at the Colne Valley Railway. The event commemorates 50 years of HSTs, with 43023 being named during the occasion. Other units on display include 43082, 43165, 43071, and 43073, while 40082 and 43002 are also present. The footage is set against the backdrop of the Colne Valley Railway and includes locations such as Colne and Whitland.
A Heritage Class 43 electric multiple unit, numbered 43023, was seen operating on the Colne Valley Railway alongside another Class 43 unit, 43082. The train included three HST trailer coaches previously used by LNER. The footage captures this arrangement during a service operated by 125 Heritage on what appears to be a special event or seasonal run. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
Damien's Trains and Travels
Colne Valley Railway, HST Running Day with 43082 & 43023 & Tierney Model Railway, 28th December 2025
This video features the Colne Valley Railway's HST Running Day, showcasing train operations involving 43082 and 43023. The event took place on December 28, 2025, and included opportunities for passengers to ride in the cab of one of the trains. The railway is located near Sible Hedingham, Castle Hedingham, and Halstead in Essex and includes a miniature railway, model railway, and a publicly accessible signal box. Various locations such as Ashford, Bexleyheath, and Herne Bay are associated with the railway network.
The footage shows recently repainted 43023 operating with 43082 on a short section of the line. Other HST units, including 43073 and D9009, are also present. The event took place in good weather conditions.
This video captures railway activity at Maindee West Junction in Newport, Gwent, featuring a variety of train services and locomotives. It includes footage of HSTs operating between London Paddington, Cardiff, and Swansea, as well as DMUs from Arriva, Cross Country, and First Great Western in various liveries. Classes 150, 158, 170, and 175 are visible, with services heading to destinations such as Abergavenny and Hereford. EWS Class 66 locomotives on freight traffic are also noted, highlighting the diverse rail operations in the area.
This video captures railway activity in the West Country, featuring a variety of trains including Inter-City 125 HSTs, Class 150 Sprinter DMUs, and Classes 220/1 and 800/2. The footage includes scenes from Totnes, Plymouth, Penzance, and other locations in the region, with involvement from operators such as Cross Country, Great Western Railway, and First Great Western. The video highlights different train classes operating in this area during May 2023.
This video showcases short-formed HST sets currently in use on UK railways, primarily operated by GWR and ScotRail. These sets, known as "Castle Sets" and "Intercity7" respectively, run in 4 or 5 coach formations on rural services. The footage includes various Class 43 power cars, though specific operators for these units are not detailed. Other organisations such as Blue Pullman and Network Rail also utilise HST sets, though not for regular passenger services. Locations featured include Caldicot, Perth, Plymouth, Stirling, and Totnes.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
43165s first start and test run in preservation | Colne Valley Railway | 16/09/2023
A video shows the start-up and test run of power car 43165 at the Colne Valley Railway. The vehicle, formerly part of the Great Western Railway, was recently brought back into operation after four years of inactivity. It was coupled with 43071 for control purposes during testing. The footage includes views from outside, the cab, and engine room, showing the MTU engine starting successfully. The Colne Valley Railway plans to host a diesel gala in October where 43165 will be on display and potentially run alongside 43071.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
125 Heritage 48082 and 43073 Running at the Colne Valley Railway | DJI Mini 2 |
This video features a collection of clips showing preserved Inter-City 125 power cars operating on the Colne Valley Railway. The footage includes several vehicles with labels such as 43002, 43007, 43013, and others, all belonging to the 43 class. The Colne Valley Railway is highlighted as a key location in the video, along with other nearby places like Colne, Diss, Fleet, Leeds, and Shirley. While no specific operator is identified for the vehicles in this footage, several railway operators are listed in the metadata.
A video documents the movement of a High Speed Train (HST) power car, including 43025, from Ely in Cambridgeshire to the Great Central Railway in Ruddington, Nottingham. The footage captures the journey along routes involving the A14, M1, and A453, with a stop at Leicester Forest East Services. Multiple HST units are identified, though operator details are not specified. The video includes unseen footage from the move day and highlights the relocation process of the power car.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
First startup of 43023 in preservation at the Colne Valley Railway | 125 Heritage |
A video shows the startup of powercar 43023 at the Colne Valley Railway. The powercar, originally from the GWR and fitted with an MTU 4000 Series engine, underwent pre-checks and was successfully started after being preheated. It performed test runs on the line and is planned for future use in running days and static displays. The footage highlights the preservation efforts of 125 Heritage.
BOBP Railway Videos / 125 Heritage
Ride behind 43073 TGS at the Colne Valley Railway VP185 Thrash 08/05/2023
This video captures footage from a heritage running day at the Colne Valley Railway, featuring 43073 TGS and its Paxman VP185 power unit in operation. It includes scenes of train movements along the line, as well as static displays of two newly acquired power cars, 43023 and 43165, which are part of the 125 Heritage fleet. Additional locomotives present include 43028, 43071, 43082, and 43165. The footage highlights the sound and performance of the Paxman VP185 engine, along with some background views from within the TGS coach.
This video captures a variety of railway operations from around 1989, primarily centered at Bristol Temple Meads. It features Valanta-powered High Speed Trains on Inter-City services to London and Birmingham, Class 47 locomotives hauling freight trains, a Class 37 on a Regional Railways service, a two-car Class 155 Sprinter, a diesel multiple unit, and light engines of Classes 08 and 56. The footage includes scenes from Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury. Some operational details are noted, but specific headcodes are not included in the record.
This video captures passenger train operations at Doncaster, featuring a variety of rolling stock including classes 142, 150, 153, 158, 171, and 20. Several operators are associated with the footage, including East Coast, East Midlands Railway, EWS, First Great Western, Grand Central, GWR, Intercity, LNER, and Transpennine. Additional locations mentioned include Bounds Green and Lincoln. The record lacks headcode information.
The video shows two British Rail Class 43 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered 43023 and 43027, passing Kilby Bridge Junction. The footage includes no specific location details or headcodes. Operators associated with the video include First Great Western and GWR, though it is unclear which operator was involved in the depicted movement. No further operational or contextual information is provided in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Exeter St Davids in June 1989, featuring a variety of rolling stock including HST Valenta units, Class 43 and Class 50 diesel-electric locomotives, as well as various passenger services. The footage includes operations by British Railways, Cross Country, Intercity, and Network South East. Several locomotive numbers are identified, though no specific headcodes are listed in the record.
The footage includes trains such as the Night Riviera, NSE Expresses, parcels services, Inter-City services, HSTs, and DMUs. The recording was made under challenging weather conditions, with the filmmaker seeking shelter under a station canopy. Operators involved include British Railways, East Coast, Intercity, and Network South East.
It features multiple trains, including classes 143, 150, and 153, though no specific operators are identified for these units. The footage includes scenes from nearby locations such as Barnstaple, Exmouth, and Paignton. While the record contains details about the stock and locations involved, headcode information is not available in the metadata.