43023 Named “HST 50” at the Colne Valley Railway 28/03/26
The power car was recently painted by the 125 Heritage team last year. 43023’s name plate was revealed by owner Matt Golding and Former editor of the “Railways Illustrated” magazines Andy Coward.
43023 performed flawlessly for her running day and I has the pleasure of guarding the set for the whole day. Thank you all who visited for the support we received for the running day.
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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.
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