GWR Castle Class and Cross Country Class 43 HSTs to the West

This video features a variety of High Speed Trains (HSTs) operating in the West Country, including Castle Class HST sets and Cross Country HSTs. The footage captures these trains working both local and long-distance services alongside Voyagers. Operators involved include Cross Country, First Great Western, GWR, and Intercity. Locations shown include London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Taunton, Penzance, and others across the region. Several Class 43 power cars are identified by their headcodes, highlighting their continued use in the area despite the transition away from High Speed Trains on GWR services from London Paddington.

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