2D-019-016 N Gauge Class 43 HST Cross Country 43285 & 43321 Lionheart Trains Exclusives The design and construction took

The design and construction took place at the ex-GWR Swindon Works

This can perhaps be best appreciated on his design of the coaches of the GWR

power and speed upgrades and the ability to operate push pull services with Mk3 Driving Van Trailers

The fruit Mex is one such wagon and are a derivation of the GWR cattle wagon the 8 ton Mex B with added top section side slat

2D-019-016 N Gauge Class 43 HST Cross Country 43285 & 43321 Lionheart Trains Exclusives The design and construction tookThe British Rail Class 43 (HST) was designed by BR Derby and manufactured at BREL Crewe between 1975 and 1982. The design many would say reflects the pinnacle of diesel locomotive design with the HST still holding the world record for the fastest diesel locomotive in the world. In all 197 diesel power cars were manufactured to provide a high speed passenger service in a time when public budgets were constrained and mass electrification of lines was