Image 43022, GW 23.30 London Paddington-Cardiff Central (1C36, 9L), 43026, GW 22.15 London Paddington-Bristol Temple Meads (1C33, RT) & class 332s, London Paddington station
43022, GW 23.30 London Paddington-Cardiff Central (1C36, 9L), 43026, GW 22.15 London Paddington-Bristol Temple Meads (1C33, RT) & class 332s, London Paddington station
The modern lighting at Paddington has given it a whole
new atmosphere at night with it being bright and not causing the colour balance of the camera to take on a hue that needs adjustment. Sitting at the blocks are two HSTs, 43022 'The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Diamond Anniversary 1956-2016' and 43026 'Michael Eavis' and two Gatwick Express class 332s. Both these power cars were early Western Region deliveries in 1976, being parts of sets 253011 and 253013 respectively. This is a scene set to change next year with the introduction of the IETs and these veterans of the GWML will bow out after years of service unless another use can be found for them?