Prototype HST power car withdrawn by NRM

RESTORED prototype HST power car No. 41001 has been withdrawn from all forthcoming engagements. 

This follows detection of possible engine problems during operation at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s (KWVR) May 3-6 diesel and mixed traffic gala.

The power car was conveyed by rail from the KWVR to Kidderminster on May 7 in convoy 5Z89, hauled by GBRf-liveried Class 50 No. 50007 Hercules. 

It travelled with Class 31 No. 31163, Class 47 No. 47727 and Class 50 No. 50031 Hood. 

Read more in the June 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!

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