Author's collection
A closer view of E12000 at Cricklewood after a trial run - note the running number in the toilet window - an idea which was soon abandoned. Note the C1 route restriction code later amended to C3.Author's collection
Later in the summer pictured in the RTC yard the coaches had lost their 2nd class logos. Note that E12000 is equipped with buffers - later HST Mk3's just had a buckeye coupling BR test engineers set up their equipment inside one of the coaches which was fitted with dust covers to protect the seats 41 001 at the head of the set stands on the Way & Works Sidings at the RTC at Derby during its early testing days.Colin Marsden
41 001 in the yard at RTC being shunted into the workshop with one of the coachesBR Official
On a misty day in February 1973 the HST set passes the RTC yard on its first run - note ex-LMS Dynamometer Car - now Test Car No:3 - behind the leading power car. Leaving a nice trail of smoke the HST disappears towards Trent Junction A black and white version taken a few seconds later. Note ex-WR Test Car 4 on the right with the wasp striped corridor door.Mick Wright
Another shot at the Technical Centre sees the unit standing in the sidings outside the EDU with the Vehicles Lab in the background Pictured next to its revolutionary rival APT-E in the Vehicles Laboratory workshop at the Research Division, Derby in October 1974.Author's collection
Here is 41 001 at the NRM in March 2005 A close-up of the power bogie at the NRM The rear of each power car was equipped with a driving position complete with windscreen, wiper, horn etcThe guard's door at the rear
The prototype HST 252 001 in shortened form stands at Holwell run round loop on the Old Dalby test track about to depart on a northbound test run in the mid-1970's. Judging by the equipment mounted on the front buffer beam it appears to be an aerodynamic test run. The second coach was later to become Lab Coach 'Argus'.Alan Rimmer
Power car 41001 with a single coach being hauled somewhere on the Old Dalby test track probably in late 1972 and possibly at Folly Hall Lane bridge
Andy Fisher
The Mk1 buffet car RKB 1524 with BT10 bogies in THE RTC sidings
Peter Fox
The information label which accompanied the tie - the money went to charity During the type testing on ECML the unit was based at Leeds Neville Hill depot where it is pictured in June 1973 after the high speed run The last coach and rear power car of the prototype set pictured at platform 8 (the present platform 3) at York about to depart for Neville Hill after a high speed dash up the main line from Darlington. The BR testing engineers pose for a group photo at York towards the end of the high speed testing of the prototype Class 252 HST in the summer of 1973Author's collection
Pictured at York Station in the summer of 1973David Wharton collection
The rear of the set at York Station in the summer of 1973David Wharton collection
The Mk1 buffet pictured on the Midland line loco-hauled with a few other interesting coaches. Unfortunately another poor imageThis is a publicity photograph, probably taken on the ECML between York and Darlington
Author's collection
This shows the train on an early run down the Midland line - note Test Car 3 at the rear and the Mk1 buffet car in the formation. The buffet car was specially mounted on Mk3 bogiesBR official
Another shot showing the Mk1 buffet and Test Car 3 at the rear of the trainColin Marsden
Heading north through Newark Northgate on 3rd May 1973 with ex- LMS Dynamometer Car (Now TC3) visible in the formationGordon Lacy
Heading south on the same dayGordon Lacy
Southbound from York in June 1973 probably heading for Leeds after finishing testing for the dayNorman Preedy
At York on 24th September 1973Mick Tozer
At York on 24th September 1973Mick Tozer
At York on 24th September 1973Mick Tozer
At York on 24th September 1973Mick Tozer
A Mk3 2nd class buffet E10000 was later included in the formation and is pictured on 11th November 1974 in Longsight Carriage sheds after being removed from the HST set. This was later converted into R&DD Lab Coach 15 'Argus' and later became DM&EE's Test Car 4. It survived being cut up in 2003 and ended up in the NMT.A J Sparks
The set also ventured onto the WCML. It is pictured here in the Down Loop at Beattock Station in March 1974 short-formed into a 2 + 2 set for reasons lost in the mists of time.Mick Wright
Testing was also carried out on the Western Region based at Old Oak Common depot. Here's re-numbered power car 43001 on set no:252 001 sticking out of the Paint Shop at OOC in 1974.Martyn Chapman
Inside the shop is coach No: W41001 marshalled next to the CM&EE's ex LMS Test Car No:3. Note that these first Mk3 coaches had buffers fitted unlike their successors in HST formations. Note the coach now carries the C3 route restriction code. Martyn ChapmanApproaching Bristol TM from the west on December 17th 1974 on test
G Roy Haunsell
Heading south through Welwyn North in summer 1973 for a press run from KXGraeme Herrington
Heading south on to Welwyn Viaduct in summer 1973 for a press run from KX
Graeme Herrington
Heading north from Welwyn Viaduct in summer 1973 on a press run from KX
Graeme Herrington
Here it is on 28th January 1975 pictured at Tavistock Jcn on the Up Relief line. It is thought to be on a Press special but has instrumentation fitted in the cab (perhaps an intercom) evidenced by the cables.
Exe Rail
Heading south from Welwyn GC on ECML
Frank Cheevers
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