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11.06.77 HST Swansea-Padd Record Run?

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11.06.77 HST Swansea-Padd Record Run? - Posted: June 1, 2013 - 1:17 PM Quote and reply
In an article contained in the Stephenson Locomotive Society Journal, July 1977, page 203, an editorial note refers to BR running a special non-stop HST, Swansea to Paddington, in 2hrs 20 mins, on 11th June 1977.

The Railway Observer (RCTS magazine), August 1977, also refers to the run, but with the minimum amount of detail.

It is surprising that at a time when BR were celebrating the exploits of the HST, that no further coverage was given to the run in the mainstream railway press at the time.

I have not seen any reference to it in the RPS archive/database. Does any of the RPS membership have any details?


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