HST - Where haven't they been?

[Bittern]

I know what you meant, and the same applies. I could be wrong, but in this case, I highly doubt it.

 

[junglejames]

Dover, Ramsgate? Infact I would probably even go as far as saying kent? Since I believe that the Intercity trains that went to Dover were 47s + Mk2s?, Ramsgate Similar (although I've heard Deltics were used as well?, I've never actually seen on in service though )

Has this been answered? Yes, Deltics were used. D9000 Royal Scots Grey did Birmingham to Ramsgate return on Saturdays. Birmingham Northwards was an electric loco I believe.

 

[TGV]

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[Hydro]

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NMT has done it in preparation for taking over the test programme.

 

[junglejames]

Are there any passenger routes on the network that an HST could travel to, but so far hasn't?

For example, has an HST ever reached Oban, Mallaig, Kyle of Lochalsh or Wick/Thurso?

Perth to Fremantle?

 

[richard1976]

merseyrail northern line
merseyrail wirral line

 

[Peter Mugridge]

There is a picture on page 60 of Rail 660 showing an HST in passenger service at Sea Mills on the Severn Beach line...

 

[Mike395]

Not sure if any have ever done Bedford-Bletchley?

 

[NSE]

Dunno for sure, but I guess maybe some London lines such as the Epsom Downs/Tattenham Corner/Caterham/Hampton Court/Bromley North/East Grinstead/Crystal Palace-Beckenham Junction/Enfield Town/Chingford/Romford-Upminster/Hayes/Hertford East/St. Albans Abbey/ Thameslink Core Section branches.

Possibly also Victoria/Charing Cross/Cannon Street but again not 100% sure

 

[northernrail]

Are you counting the NMT.
Seen the NMT on the Manchester Vic-Leeds via Rochdale a few times but one in public service has never been there.

 

[MCR247]

Yes, the NMT is a HST

 

[Pumbaa]

Not sure if any have ever done Bedford-Bletchley?

NMT has

 

[Starfish Prime]

NMT has

St Albans Abbey line?

 

[43167]

yes they have done the Bedford-Bletchley line. A VWC HST once did shuttles when there was a major farce south of Bletchley in 2000.

 

[Pumbaa]

St Albans Abbey line?

Not sure - I'd imagine so though. Can't give a definite answer but I'm sure someone else can...!

 

[duffman82]

Ormskirk - Preston
Wigan Wallgate - Southport
Borderlands line
Blackpool South
Cambrian Coast
Oldham loop

 

[ian959]

Perth to Fremantle?

Very funny!

Although it couldn't as its a standard gauge train init! Mind you it does beg the question as to whether the XPT ought to do a run from Sydney to Perth for the sheer hell of it.

 

[junglejames]

Very funny!

Although it couldn't as its a standard gauge train init! Mind you it does beg the question as to whether the XPT ought to do a run from Sydney to Perth for the sheer hell of it.

Perth to Fremantle is standard gauge isnt it?
Pretty sure it is.
Afterall, it uses Perth, just like the Sydney to Perth trains do.

Oops. just looked it up. Talk about being wrong! I obviously didnt pay much attention the last time i used the line.

 

[northernrail]

Yes, the NMT is a HST

I know that but are you counting it or just passenger services

 

[MCR247]

Yes, they are counting it

 

[Via Bank]

I'd be willing to bet they've never done Ascot-Guildford via Aldershot.

 

[TorqueOfTheDevil]

I can confirm Dufftown - the Keith & Dufftown Railway have photos of the occasion.

Presumably Oban/Fort Bill & Mallaig/north of Inverness would be virgin territory for HSTs?

 

[12CSVT]

Not sure if a HST has been to Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway), but one could be heading there on May 14th and/or 15th.

Perhaps the most unusual place a HST has been is the Great Central Railway (although only on test and didn't carry passengers there).

Back in 2005 when quite a bit of HST stock was in store at Minehead, a HST was used in passenger service at the West Somerset Railway diesel gala.

 

[richw]

Not sure if a HST has been to Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway), but one could be heading there on May 14th and/or 15th.

Perhaps the most unusual place a HST has been is the Great Central Railway (although only on test and didn't carry passengers there).

Back in 2005 when quite a bit of HST stock was in store at Minehead, a HST was used in passenger service at the West Somerset Railway diesel gala.

I recall visiting minehead that year, whilst the gala was one, it was a ex virgin liveried HSt wasnt it?

 

[12CSVT]

I recall visiting minehead that year, whilst the gala was one, it was a ex virgin liveried HSt wasnt it?

Yes, 43094 and 43123 with 5 trailers, and according to my photographic notes worked 0910 Minehead - Bishops Lydeard and 1305 return on the Saturday and Sunday

 

[43034 The Black Horse]

I recall visiting minehead that year, whilst the gala was one, it was a ex virgin liveried HSt wasnt it?

Yes it was. 43094/123/155/198. 094/123 were the ones in service.

 

[richw]

Yes, 43094 and 43123 with 5 trailers, and according to my photographic notes worked 0910 Minehead - Bishops Lydeard and 1305 return on the Saturday and Sunday

thanks i just had a look on google and there are many images coming up in the results

 

[hstforever81]

Got a few vids up and youtube of the mighty HST's running through Farnborough Main and on Pirbright Curve..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3tcaScgNVU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSHn2kKTZsI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0TewfXTyuk&feature=related

 

[Busterfridge]

Don't recall one ever having travelled up the west cumbrian coast line.............................unless somebody knows different !

 

[12CSVT]

Don't recall one ever having travelled up the west cumbrian coast line.............................unless somebody knows different !

At least one has reached Barrow on a charter (25 April 1992).