125 Group

“The Miller & Grange” – #HST50

On the 17th July 2026, 125 Group were pleased to be involved with a private charter between Doncaster, Derby and London King’s Cross celebrating 50 years of HST. Guests invited to be on-board were from all areas and eras of HST operation from early development to the present day.

BBC Look North were also on board and took the opportunity to put together this segment covering some HST history and you might just see a few familar faces in this footage:

HST50 Segment from BBC Look North on 17th July 2026.

It was a pleasure to be able to celebrate 50 years of HST with so many guests who share a part of its history. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to celebrate 50 Years of HST with us throughout 2026, including 2 railtours in early October.

‘The Pickering Paxman’ Charity Railtour

East Midlands Trains (EMT), in conjunction with the Branch Line Society and 125 Group, is delighted to announce a very special High Speed Train charter on Saturday 15th July 2017 from Derby, Sheffield and York to the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors Railway, in aid of the charity Railway Children.

The railtour will traverse unusual lines along the way and will be formed of an EMT HST: eight Mark 3 vehicles and two EMT Class 43 power cars fitted with VP185 engines, with 43082 ‘Railway Children’ requested. The train will first run to Whitby then back to Grosmont and via the connecting line onto the NYMR and run through to Pickering, a first for a HST. Standard Class and First Class Dining fares available, with discounts for members of 125 Group, BLS and EMT staff.

For full details and to purchase tickets, download the booking form HERE.

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