Using my zoom lens has foreshortened the HST forming the 12.58 Bristol Parkway to Paddington as it passes Bourton in the far west of Oxfordshire. The HST is being led by 43156 'Dartington International Summer School' with 43040 at the rear. The trailing power car has been earning its keep on this route since its introduction as part of set 253020 in 1976; a quite incredible achievement and testament to the design of this train. Notice the electrification mast pilings all set to ruin the lovely open virew from this bridge.
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