XPT's and HST's 10/05/2021.

May 09, 2021

XPT's and HST's 10/05/2021.

Good Morning,

Time for another write up about the XPT's and the HST's.

A Photo from Ian Castledine's Collection, sourced from the IC125 Facebook Page,

The Photo is taken at Long Eaton Railway Station.

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These two Photos were taken at the Harden Railway Station, in Southern NSW, on the 9th of April 2021.

As we all know, both Trains are soon to be moved into History forever. Although there will still be some working in Scotland and Maybe a Heritage one or two in Australia.

The XPT's are to be replaced in 2023 if the New Ones are on time.

XPT South of Wauchope, in NSW.

Another Photo from Ian's Collection.

That's Ian Castledine.

Photo sourced from the IC125 Facebook Page.

The HST was first introduced to Passenger service in May 1976.

The XPT was first introduced to Passenger service in April 1982.

More Info and Photos coming soon.

The Last two Photos, the XPT is arriving at Wauchope after the Floods on the Mid North Coast. Photos taken on the 1st of April 2021.

These two sets had been stored at Wauchope because of the Extensive Floods prior to this Day.

I was given permission to take photos in the Cab by the Driver.

Here's some more Photos,

Photo from Peter Skuce's Collection,

Sourced from Wikipedia.

Cross Country Livery.

Power Car 43366.

A Photo from Geoff Sheppard's Collection,

Also sourced from Wikipedia.

Power Car 43172.

First Group's Livery,

Photo taken at the Penzance Traction Maintenance Depot.

Information about the HST's and the XPT's is written about in their seperate Write up on Wikipedia, where there is Lot's of Information about them.

In my Opinion a New version should have been made for Passenger travel, as they have been the most successful Passenger Train in the World.

Today is Wednesday the 12th of May 2021.

The time is 5.24 am.

On the 9th of April 2021 I was very fortunate to Visit the Cootamundra Railway Station, and, was able to get lots of Photos. Some of the Photos were of the XPT.