The HSTs have been synonymous with services on the East Coast Mainline since 1977 outlasting the reign of the Deltics by many years! As 43072 this particular power car, now numbered 43272, has been in operation on the line all of its working career being introduced as part of set 254011. I wonder if anybody has any details on the mileages that this power car (and the others for that matter) has clocked up, it will be an extraordinary figure I have no doubt! Adding another three hundred and ninety-three miles to its tally, the HST passes Frinkley Lane on the approach to Granthan working the 13.00 Edinburgh to King's Cross service.
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