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The Last GWR Class 43 High Speed Train at London Paddington *HD*

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On 18th May, GWR said a final goodbye to their HST fleet on the InterCity services, which are now operated by Hitachi Class 800 and Class 802 services. As part of the celebration, GWR organised for a four platform lineup and departure at 1800 - 1830, and I joined the last ever HST service out of Paddington, as far as Bristol Temple Meads.
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A video captures the final journey of a GWR Class 43 High Speed Train departing from London Paddington, heading towards Bristol Temple Meads. The event marked the end of the HST fleet's service on InterCity routes, which have since been taken over by Hitachi Class 800 and Class 802 trains. The footage includes a four-platform lineup and departure between 18:00 and 18:30. The train involved is identified as 43185, with locations including London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, and Fleet. No headcode information is available in the record.

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  • Platform ID JXDD6kCQI-g
  • Views 378
  • Date published 25 May 2019 14:02
  • Date added 5 Feb 2026 01:26
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 0
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