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Topic: The 125 At 30 (Read 2325 times)
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Lee
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The workhorse of the intercity rail network , the 125 , turns 30 this year (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5348976.stm"The InterCity 125 has cast its spell over Alison Forster, the forthright managing director of First Great Western. Post-privatisation executive she may be, even she can't escape the emotional thrall of big trains." "I can absolutely identify with those steam [train enthusiasts] because I will be like that with the High Speed Train when it is no longer in passenger service. I think they're absolutely fabulous and I so want one in my garden when they come out of service." It must be Friday........... |
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Graham Ellis
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And I have a certain affection for the 153s too, Lee ... but clearly Alison doesn't based on her "big train" quote. Perhaps that's why she's not very supportive of the important services away from the Paddington main llines  |
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Nick Field
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I must confess to also having a soft spot for the 125's. The shrill of the paxman valenta engine etc... Would rather travel in one over a Voyager / Adelante etc any time.
I still want to see those 153's passing out of my window however!
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« Last Edit: October 05, 2006, 09:43:36 PM by Nick Field »
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Lee
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Although I frequently warn of the possible dangers of stopping trains making way for passenger expresses / freight trains , I am also a rail enthusiast and I will admit to having a soft spot for the 125.
Problem is , my garden just isnt big enough........ Here is an interesting article entitled "The dangerous world of rail enthusiasts." (link below.) http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2006/10/the_dangerous_world_of_rail_en.html#moreIt definately must be Friday.......... |
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