By CraigMatthews. The prototype powercar 43001, is currently undergoing overhaul to return it to main line operation on railtours and has been fitted with an Paxman Valenta engine taken form a First Great Western powercar during the re-engineering programme. Diesel-electric Both of these powercars were refitted in 2010 with MTU 16V400R41 prime movers to increase reliability, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. The prototype InterCity 125 (power cars 43000 and 43001) set the world record for diesel traction at 143 mph (230 km/h) on 12 June 1973. Once these locomotives left DVT duties, the remote equipment was removed. 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Since both the Paddington and Southall crashes had reopened public debate on ATP a separate joint inquiry considering the issue in the light of both crashes was also held in 2000; it confirmed the rejection of ATP and the mandatory adoption of a cheaper and less effective system, but noted a mismatch between public opinion and cost-benefit analysis. The HST was travelling at about 125mph, could not stop in time under full braking. One Scotrail 2+4 set is currently out of service after being involved in a fatal collision, and derailment on the 12th August 2020. Gauge The HSTs operate . No.331 Class 37 (railroad) No.332 Class 43 HST No.333D Class T9 No.334B Class 55 No.335 Class 20 No.336B Duchess Class DCC No.337B Class 75000 No.337C Class 75000 No.338 Class 56 (Sound) No.339 Princess Coronation Class No.340 Class 60 (Sound) No.341 Class 87 No.342 Princess Coronation - Duchess Class (Sound) No.343C 4-6-2 Clan Class The prototype HST proved very successful and led to an order for 197 production power cars for the Eastern, Western, Scottish, and London Midland Regions. The Class 43 powercars are often called the HST (High Speed Train) due to their speed. [25], GB Railfreight have expressed interest in the possibility of converting displaced HST sets for use carrying parcels and other mail. The class is officially the fastest diesel locomotive in the world, with an absolute maximum speed of 148.5mph (239.0km/h), and a regular service speed of 125mph (201km/h). An investigation into the Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash carried out after the crash, found that the driver of the Thames Turbo, 31-year-old Michael Hodder (who was also killed in the crash) had passed a red signal at signal set numbered SN109, (located on Gantry 8 overhead, next to four other signals serving the other rail lines). LNER's HST's also deputized for Class 91's on many occasion in normal service, and on diversions due to engineering works. HSTs 43084 and 43123 were the final operational Paxman Valenta power cars, being re-engined in 2010 with the MTU treatment. 12 Class 43/0 power cars, all with MTU engines. At first the powercars were left idling and only provided Electric Train Heating. The staff at Slough Signalling Centre had attempted to warned Hodder by sending a "Emergency All Stop" signal to the Cab Secure Radio in the Thames Turbo, as they saw Hodder's Turbo passing SN109, but it is unknown if Hodder had received the signal. The HST (or High Speed Train) is a fixed formation diesel-powered train consisting of two Class 43 'locomotives', generally known as Power Cars, one at either end of a rake of British Rail Mark 3 coaches. 197 Today we introduce you to the stunning ScotRail Class 43 HST. 4300243198 The former 22 East Midlands Railway VP185 engine power cars were replaced by MTU engine power cars from London North Eastern Railway in 2021. Updated Saturday, 22 December, 2018 by www.hornby.com. Class 43.1 (30%) Include in Class 43.1 with a CCA rate of 30% electrical vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) set up to supply more than 10 kilowatts but less than 90 kilowatts of continuous power. They were then transferred to Virgin Cross Country, and put in storage when Virgin replaced its HST fleet with Bombardier Voyagers (though Arriva, upon later taking over the franchise, acquired ten power cars, four of which were buffered). Note that while the Class 43 can hauls MK2 coaches using its AAR coupler, it cannot supply ETS power as the MK2 coaches use standard 1000v DC supply. When Crewe Works built them, the InterCity 125 units were considered to be diesel multiple units, and were allocated Classes 253 and 254 for Western and Eastern Region services respectively. Built between 1975 and 1982, the fleet is now in its fourth decade, and a replacement for the High Speed Train is being sought. There have been minor incidents involving Class 43s, among which have been: Power car 43160 had two minor incidents, which happened at the South West England region. This left Derby 85 minutes late, but was actually early arriving at Worcester. BREL Crewe It was launched in 2003, but the vehicles used for it are older. During re-engineering, all Grand Central powercars were repainted into Grand Central's new black with orange stripe livery and were re-numbered in to the 434xx series. Number built S183) had been sectioned for display purposes. 363.00 Add to basket. HST CLASS 43 POWERCARS Sticker. Class 08: 08493 - Ex GWR BR Black livery. 193 of the 197 locomotives built remain in service. Former East Midlands Railway became off-lease. The Power car, its right side destroyed, came to rest upright next to the remaining wagons. The East Coast HST relegated the 100mph Deltic locomotives to secondary services, and led to their eventual retirement in January 1982. The powercars passed to the Research Division in Derby. Preservation information The replacement engine (no. Seven people, including the drivers of the train and the car, were killed. [93], Grand Central Railway leased five more Class 180 units cascaded from GWR to replace its HST trains and increase its overall fleet size. Have more questions? Abellio Scotrail operate 27 HST sets in 2+4, and 2+5 formations. It measures contact between wheels, rails and overhead power lines and is equipped with lasers, video cameras and other instruments. [40], The University of Birmingham used 43056 for use as a research & development vehicle. On the West Coast Main Line, care is taken so tilting trains can safely run. The inquest concluded that the crash was caused by Brian Drysdale, a chef at the nearby Wokefield Park Hotel, committing suicide by parking his car on the crossing. . British Rail's Midland Mainline, and Cross Country services also received allocations of HST's in the coming years. In November 2007 the Intercity East Coast Franchise passed to National Express East Coast who continued the re-engineering program at Brush Traction. A further 296 people were treated at the site of the crash for minor injuries. During the summer, EMR also used to operate Saturday services from Nottingham to Skegness using a HST set. Hornby R30204. In 1987 British Rail experimentally fitted Western Region powercars 43167-43170 with Mirrlees and Blackstone MB-190 engine in the hope of solving some of the issues. 61 injured people were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and others to the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke. Stored at Laira. 3 Wrecked. British Rail Class 43 (HST) Class 43 HST A5 Greetings Card. In service They will operate on services from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Aberdeen and Inverness. An HST also holds the world speed record for a diesel train carrying passengers. This train was released as an admin train initially, and was released to the public during Spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown measures. Add to basket. Paxman began development of the Valenta's successor, the Paxman VP185, in 1987. Transmission: Diesel engine driven alternator and rectifier feeding DC current to traction motors. 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