The HST/Intercity 125/Class 43, plus mark III carriages.
As people in the know will know these are mostly being phased out to be replaced by the class 800/801/802 (Hitachi Super Express), as the former have provided good service since 1975-1982. Thankfully a few sets are being kept on after a refurbishment, e.g fitting of electrically operating doors, rather than slam doors.
Pros.
Still holds the official world speed record for fastest diesel train to this day.
Excellent acceleration at the time for a diesel train.
Quiet air conditioning.
Excellent sound proofing in the carriages.
Excellent ride comfort.
Very good crash resistance, due to body shell build.
Cons.
The earlier engines in the locomotives were very noisy (Paxman Valenta), but enthusiasts referred to it as 'Valenta Scream'. Later fitted/replacement MTU engines are much quieter.
Slam doors. An HSE heart attack. The remaining HSTs are being retrofitted with electrical operating doors.
The inter carriage door opening floor mats. Problematic. Sometimes the inter carriage doors would remain open when they should have been closed.
Opening windows over the exit doors, as you need these to get out of the train.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercity ... _ProgrammeValenta Sunset. THE MOTHER OF ALL HST STARTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ICcOu0NkM
The HST/Intercity 125/Class 43, plus mark III carriages.
As people in the know will know these are mostly being phased out to be replaced by the class 800/801/802 (Hitachi Super Express), as the former have provided good service since 1975-1982. Thankfully a few sets are being kept on after a refurbishment, e.g fitting of electrically operating doors, rather than slam doors.
Pros.
Still holds the official world speed record for fastest diesel train to this day.
Excellent acceleration at the time for a diesel train.
Quiet air conditioning.
Excellent sound proofing in the carriages.
Excellent ride comfort.
Very good crash resistance, due to body shell build.
Cons.
The earlier engines in the locomotives were very noisy (Paxman Valenta), but enthusiasts referred to it as 'Valenta Scream'. Later fitted/replacement MTU engines are much quieter.
Slam doors. An HSE heart attack. The remaining HSTs are being retrofitted with electrical operating doors.
The inter carriage door opening floor mats. Problematic. Sometimes the inter carriage doors would remain open when they should have been closed.
Opening windows over the exit doors, as you need these to get out of the train.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercity_Express_Programme
Valenta Sunset. THE MOTHER OF ALL HST STARTS
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ICcOu0NkM[/video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ICcOu0NkM