Railway Herald
First Great Western in Derby? This rare move took place on 30th October 2011 due to East Coast hiring FGW HST set LA16 with Power Cars Class 43 Nos. 43041/43163. Making this an even more unusual move, the train was 5E43, Old Oak Common - Ferme Park. This is an 8 mile trip across London, but due to restrictions and possessions, the route for the train was Reading - Oxford - Banbury - Burton - Derby (Reverse) - Loughborough - Oakham - Peterborough - Ferme Park!
Stood beside the train, producing a very rare shot on top of a FGW HST at Derby, is Power Car No. 43049 on the rear of an EMT HST set (With Power Car No. 43089 on the front) waiting to form a service to Sheffield.
Richard Holmes
