BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980
BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

 

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Built by BREL
Where built Crewe
First Number 43102
Present Number 43102
Other numbers 43302
Owner National Railway Museum
Operating No
Stored Secure Building
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Very Important
Notes With 43159 (qv) holds the record for the world's fastest diesel train (see additional photo below).
Photo by Mike Haddon
Photo Date 09/06/2023
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/06/2023

Mike Haddon 21/05/2019: commemorative plaque carried (see Notes)
Mike Haddon 21/05/2019: commemorative plaque carried (see Notes)

  
 
 

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