Magnificant Severn

Today the Prototype HST Power Car is leaving the Severn Valley Railway following a magnificent weekend at their Spring Diesel Festival and Mixed Traction Day.

We are sorry, because of its engine issues, 41001 was unable to haul trains however thank you to the SVR for having us and to everyone who came along for cab and engine room visits and kindly donated to our cause. 125 Group’s Mk3 coaches worked passenger services all weekend, we hope you enjoyed the ride and thanks to those who purchased items from our sales stand and bought delicious food and drinks from Buffet 125.

Today (Monday 20th May) 41001 is leaving the SVR on GBRf transit move 0Z43 0941 Kidderminster to Derby Etches Park hauled by 60095 and 66789. The full live schedule courtesy of Realtime Trains can be found HERE.

Tuesday 21st May, 125 Group’s Mk3 coaches 10206, 11074, 12087, 12092 and 12134 will be leaving the SVR on transit move 0811 from Kidderminster to Hotchley Hill/Ruddington GCRN. The full live schedule courtesy of Realtime Trains can be found HERE.

These are the planned timings, traction and routing, all of which can change at short notice on the day subject to operational constraints, and trains may run early or late. As always, plans are made and this information is provided in good faith, however all arrangements in railway preservation are subject to alteration in the event of changing circumstances, for which we can not be held liable. 125 Group is custodian of 41001 which is owned by the National Railway Museum.

Worth Valley Weekend

The Prototype HST Power Car and 125 Group’s Mk3 coaches have completed a fully packed weekend of passenger running at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Diesel and Mixed Traffic Gala. Thank you to everyone who came along and bought tickets to travel, visited our 125 Group Sales Stand and sampled the delicious food on-board the HST Pullman Dining Restaurant, prepared and served by the skilled K&WVR team.

41001 and the Mk3s are today (Tuesday 7th May) currently en-route south from the K&WVR. The HST is being hauled in convoy operated by GBRf, powered by 50007 running as 5Z89 0600 from Keighley to Kidderminster. The full detailed live schedule for the movement can be found courtesy of Realtime Trains HERE.

These are the planned timings and routing, all of which can change at short notice due to operational constraints, and the train may run early or late. As always, plans are made and this information is provided in good faith, however all arrangements in railway preservation are subject to alteration in the event of changing circumstances, for which 125 Group can not be held liable.