The British Rail Class 43 (HST) is the TOPS classification used for the InterCity 125 High Speed Train (formerly Classes 253 and 254) diesel-electric power cars, built by British Rail Engineering Limited …

Only later were they renumbered into class 43 locomotives. The trains ran with a variable number of Mark 3 coaches and quickly spread across Britain. They are officially simply called “HST” (“High …

To this day the Class 43 along with its matching MK3 coaches are considered the greatest achievement in British Railway history. The Class 43 is officially the fastest diesel locomotive in the world.

The British Rail Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) or Intercity 125 is a high speed diesel locomotive, capable of speeds of up to 148 mph. Powered by a Paxman Valenta prime mover, the HST holds the …

What is the Class 43? The Class 43 isn't a whole train by itself. It's the powerful engine at each end of the InterCity 125 train. These trains were designed to be very fast for their time. They helped people …

The British Rail Class 43 (HST) is the TOPS classification used for the InterCity 125 High Speed Train (formerly Classes 253 and 254) diesel-electric power cars, built by British Rail Engineering Limited …

Dec 11, 2025 · How ‘The Flying Banana’ became a British railway icon After 50 long years of service, the Class 43 High Speed Train will be taking its final bow in the South West this week

The British Rail Class 43 Warship, originally classified the D800 Warship, were diesel-hydraulic locomotives built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL) from 1960 to 1962. They were …

Oct 15, 2022 · The British Rail Class 43 (HST) is the TOPS classification used for the InterCity 125 High Speed Train (formerly Classes 253 and 254) diesel-electric power cars, built by British Rail …

Feb 15, 2007 · The British Rail Class 43 is the classification used for the InterCity 125 High Speed Train power cars, built by BREL from 1976 to 1982. The class are officially the fastest diesels in the world, …