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Posted: 13 Oct 2024

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NRMv - HST vs LEV1

NRMv - HST vs LEV1
Prototype HST [class 41 : 41001] and the LEV1 diesel railcar [prototype for what became the late unlamented Pacers].

class 41 [1972] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_41_(HST)
LEV1 [1975] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_41_(HST)
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 StoneRoad2013
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In 1974/5 I was fortunate enough to "cab" the prototype HS. The set was in the long siding at Chippenham early one afternoon, I was passing, so asked for a look in the cab.
I spent quite some time on a conducted tour and having my questions answered, before being told to hop off, unless I wanted to cycle back from Swindon !
My even more train mad little brother was very jealous when I told him about my adventure ...
4 months ago.

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