A Branch Line Society railtour on November 17 raised over £20,000 in aid of the 125 Group’s £100,000 HST Depot Appeal, which will see a maintenance facility built at the Ruddington base of the Great Central Railway (North).
Carrying 292 passengers, the six-car HST comprised power cars Nos. 43423 Valenta 1972-2010 and 43467.
At Ruddington, Prototype Power Car No. 41001 replaced 43467 for a grand tour of the GCR (N) network.
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Lesser used lines covered included Rushcliffe Halt Up loop and bay platform, where HST Designer and 125 Group Hon President Sir Kenneth Grange joined the train.
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