Fourth HST power car for 12S Group
PORTERBROOK has donated No. 43159, the second of the two 1987 record breakers, to the 125 Group; No. 43102 being donated to the National Collection in May (see page 91). The group now has four power cars and will configure them as Valenta-fitted (No. 43044), VPl 85 (Nos. 43048/43089) and MTU (No. 43159). All are planned to be maintained in operational condition with main line certification.
NR steam warning
NETWORK Rail has issued awarning following a number of trespass incidents associated with the operation of steam specials by'A3'No. 60103 Flying Scotsman.With the specials working through Hampshire and Berkshire during June, on board cameras revealed 179 incidents and 97 hours of train delays. If trespass continues, NR says charter trains could be cancelled or the steam loco replaced by a diesel.