43026 leads the 1C16 13.30 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service past South Marston just to the east of Swindon. This image is taken from a foot crossing that affords generous views of the GWML in both directions. 43026 has been running up and down the GWML since its introduction in 1976 as one power car of set 253013. However, time has now been called on these fine trains as the electrification of this primary trunk route continues, if rather more slowly than expected.
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