Sir Kenneth Grange

125 Group are sad to confirm that our Honorary President, Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away at the age of 95.

Sir Kenneth became a key designer for many iconic household items – but will be best remembered by us for the amazing transition he made to the front end design styling and livery of the InterCity 125.

Following the Group’s involvement with the restoration of the Prototype Power Car, Sir Kenneth became a good friend of the Group, an advocate of our aims and has been our Honorary President for the last ten years – visiting us at events on numerous occasions.

We pass on our deepest condolences to his Wife, Apryl and all of his family.

Midland Railway – Butterley 80s Weekend 8th/9th June

125 Group are pleased to announce that we will be providing not just one, but TWO HST sets (subject to availability on the day) for Midland Railway – Butterley 80’s weekend on 8th and 9th of June 2024. Choose from VP185 power with 43048 & 43089 or MTU from 43025 and 43159 – easy interchange available between the sets as they pass at Swanwick Junction.

Buffet125 and Shop125 will be available onboard one set, with a limited selection of soft drinks and Shop125 wares on the other throughout the day.

Further details on the weekends events including ticket prices over on the MRB website here.