John Zabernik

125 Group Book Published Friday

Our exciting new book ‘125-The Enduring Icon’ is published this Friday 15th June and we are still accepting pre-orders on our website HERE.

Researched and collated by the 125 Group team, this book provides an accurate record of HST history and is illustrated with diverse images covering the operation and changing look of the iconic train over the past 45 years. With foreword by our Hon President Sir Kenneth Grange, ‘125-The Enduring Icon’ is written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, if you buy just one HST book this year then make it this one!

Our book is available from several outlets however 125 Group’s profits from this important publication go straight to our preservation funds so to help our aims please
PURCHASE YOUR COPY DIRECT FROM OUR WEBSITE HERE.

Guaranteed dispatch by post immediately following publication and receipt of stock from the publishers, 96 pages softcover.
Price is £14.99 + UK Postage and Packing of £3.00 = Buy Price £17.99

Ride the TV Star Power Car!

Star of the recent Channel 5 TV Documentary ‘Intercity 125 – The Train That Saved Britain’s Railway’ Prototype High Speed Train Power Car 41001 and 125 Group’s matching Mk3 coaches will be working passenger trains at Great Central Railway (Nottingham) on Saturday 26th May. Services depart from Ruddington station at 1030, 1215, 1400 and 1545 running to Loughborough Viaduct and back under the Yellow Timetable.

The GCR(N) route is just under 10 miles long, after departing from Ruddington trains reverse at Fifty Steps (no station) then run southbound calling at Rushcliffe Halt station, continuing through the scenic Nottinghamshire countryside to Loughborough Viaduct, which has no station but affords a great view over the Midland Mainline and looks down into Brush Locomotive Works, with class 43s, 73s, 92s and 319s often visible. 41001 will be at the south end of the train operating ‘top and tail’ with 47292 at the north end, as always subject to availability.

On all services ‘Buffet 125’ will be open on-board our Mk3 coach RFM 10206, selling hot snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages plus alcoholic drinks including bottled beer, our volunteers will be pleased to serve you. The 125 Group sales stand will also be on the train, with our latest range of merchandise available. We hope you can join us!

Ruddington station (sat-nav postcode NG11 6JS) is the base for GCR(N) with many heritage transport exhibits, miniature and model railways, car parking and bus links to Nottingham and Loughborough. Tickets available to buy at the station, for more details see www.gcrn.co.uk