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Welcome to the website of the 125 Group. We are the only group dedicated to following the Intercity 125 (HST). Our magazine is the most reliable source of information on the HST fleet.

Our ultimate aim is to preserve an example of this fine train after the end of its working life.

On this website you will find information on the history and current operations of the HST fleet. You will also find information about the 125 Group and an invitation to join us.

Diagrams Summer 2010

Posted by 43103 on Friday, July 23, 2010

Up-to-date diagrams are now available for all HST passenger operating companies. Click on the 'Diagrams' link on the left of this page to download.

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Where to start.....

Posted by Admin on Sunday, April 04, 2010

A lot of time has passed since our last 'Preservation update' but make no mistake, a lot has definitely been going on behind the scenes!

The end of 2008 saw a spate of break-ins at our storage site; with the theft of various tools, radiator panels (Roughly 8-10) and other valuable components.

VDL quickly decided that since by the end of 2009, we would have the only pool of these components in existence, we could not feasibly allow anymore to go missing if we were to achieve our end objective. So the board took the decision that the only solution was to seek secure covered storage.

Over the past 18 months we have been settling in to our new home. We now have our "pick of the litter" Valenta engines stored inside along with our Marston cooler collection and many, many other valuable components (We may need an extension soon!)

After much housekeeping and organisational work, we're getting to a position where we can start dismantling and restoring our assets in preparation for use sometime in the future. More to follow...

Ben Webber
Valenta Diesels ltd
ben.webber@valentadiesels.co.uk

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HST Diagrams

Posted by Admin on Sunday, March 07, 2010

We have recently updated the diagrams page; all the Operators except FGW (these have not been submitted to us) are current up until May 2010 timetable change.

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Valenta Diesels LTD

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

During the Autumn, the VDL board had a 'strategy meeting' to discuss and set forth what precisely our primary objective should be.

If we take a look at the 125 Groups Aims & Objectives, the ultimate aim is set forth as; "To raise enough money to purchase some examples of IC 125 rolling stock to enter preservation. Such rolling stock shall include one or more power cars, as near as possible to original operational configuration, but including as a minimum a Paxman Valenta engined power car, Marston cooler group and original shaped front end."

After much discussion considering endless posibilities and scenarios, we decided to 'Keep it simple' with three main points;

- VDL's primary objective is to run "a Valenta-engined power car on an HST"
- This may mean owning a single power car, and running this on another owners HST set.
- There is no commitment to mainline running, and VDL does not envisage becoming a train operator.

However, this is by no means set in stone. Should the circumstances to acquire a full 2+8 set be right, we obviously wouldn't say no!

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2010 Calendars

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

We still have a few 2010 Calendars remaining, you can purchase these through the Online Shop in the menu on the left.

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Bug fixed

Posted by Admin on Monday, July 20, 2009

There was an issue with the Online shop which only seemed to occur with Internet explorer 8, that is, it squashed the table which the items were displayed in making it very difficult to read and navigate.

This has now been fixed and should display properly.

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May Timetable change

Posted by Admin on Thursday, May 21, 2009

As you will all know, the May timetable change has just occured and most TOCs diagrams will have changed to increase service level as we head toward the Summer.

We update the diagrams on this website as and when they become available to us and it should be stressed that this is through individuals good will. Diagrams are not generally freely available and we do not have a specific person who compiles them each time there is an update. Diagrams will be updated on this website when they become available to us.

Thankyou for your patience.

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Midland to Manchester DVD

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, April 29, 2009

We're pleased to announce that we've reduced the Rio; Midland to Manchester DVD to £12.50 for a limited period. This is a reduction of £5 from £17.50.

To take advantage of this, visit our Online shop here.

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New sales Item....

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 27, 2009

We're delighted to offer ANBRICO DVDs lineside journey from St. Pancras to Manchester for sale at the bargain price of just £12.50

For more information, see our Online shop here.

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Valenta Venturer

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

It's here!!

The long anticipated launch of the Valenta Venturer DVD that is!

Filmed from the Cab of 43064, join us from Derby travelling north through Derbyshire to Chesterfield and in to Yorkshire, calling at Sheffield before heading for York via Doncaster and a burst of 125mph running down the East Coast Mainline. Leaving York, we turn for Scarborough, through the picturesque east Yorkshire countryside before arrival at the seaside terminus. The journey is featured almost in it's entirety and is accompanied throughout by the sound of 43064s Valenta. Sit back, relax and enjoy the music!

As usual, the DVD is available to purchase online, for the price of £15.00 here

Please Note: Group Members can purchase this DVD for the special price of £12.50, however this is ONLY available via Postal orders. Please remember to quote your membership number.

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