The class 43 HSTs have been a feature of the British rail scene for over 30 years and still continue in front line service on several principal routes. A First Great Western unit raced east from Didcot on the 11:30 Swansea - Paddington service on 24 September 2003. In the background a Virgin class 220 on a Manchester - Reading working struggled to catch up.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 03-D-1372
camera : Fuji S2 Pro
lens : 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0
focal length : 79 (118.5mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/750 sec
aperture : f/6.7
ISO : 200 ISO
original : Digital: 12MP JPEG
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 43.xxx, 43.xxx
Train : 11:30 Swansea - London Paddington Passenger (FGW)