Scotrail have just introduced a fleet of refurbished HST’s to their network for anyone who wants a quick HST fix!

My HST memory: after our wedding my wife and I travelled on an HST on the first leg of our honeymoon from Bristol Parkway to Paddington and the guard congratulated us on the train's intercom. That was nearly 40 years ago, we celebrate our ruby wedding anniversary next month!

All considering, they've aged well - they don't look like a 40+ year old design!

I find it kinda surreal that one day I'm gonna see the HST on preserved railways.

Glad I'm not the only American who's a British train enthusiast. One day I want to go to London and try the Tube Challenge.

In The Netherlands we had a farewell tour for the oldest double decker trains on Sunday 15th December.

'Looking for an argument? You may have to go InterCity (ha-ha)' Why would you want a argument with Vicky? She is such a sweet and lovely lady Geoff.

Love that the t guage hst was technically travelling at about 125mph so it's the fastest and smallest model hst 😂

Sir Kenneth Henry Grange was responsible for the aerodynamics, interior layout and exterior styling of the nose cone of the InterCity 125.

I know it has been said before on social and whathaveyou but it needs saying again. The paint job on that old girl for its last waltz. Simply superb.

And just like that, another icon of my childhood fades into memory! Loved the 125, many an hour spent on board between King's Cross and Aberdeen.

Here in Sydney, we still have them albeit a little different but still running, we call them XPT Express Passenger Train.

Great video Geoff & Vicki. I loved the interview with Gideon, as you sped through Stevenage! I was on the platform at Stevenage on March 20th 1978 when the first up Intercity 125 service stopped there on the 1500 Edinburgh - Kings Cross. The photo I took that evening was published in Dave Percival's book " Kings Cross Lineside 1958-1984". I was also instrumental in getting power car 43162 named Borough of Stevenage, which happened on March 21st 1984! Hard to believe they have been retired from front line service, but has it really been 41 years? Your video brought a tear to my eye!

I served my electrical apprenticeship at Laira Depot, Plymouth in the early 1980s and worked on many sets based there. They were and remain awesome examples of classic engineering. To walk through the engine compartment, then the radiator compartment when a power car was at full revs was an elemental experience. The design was in most areas logical and with safety and servicing in mind. Superb.

As an American, I can confirm, that if you like railways outside of America it is considered weird. However, there is a large group of us that appreciate trains outside ‘the states’. I’m saddened to see this era of British railroading come to an end. FYI, the Class 90 is my favorite locomotive. I’ll be sad to see them retire as well. Amazing footage as always! Seeing your videos bring a massive smile to my face.

I got a train set for Christmas of a 125 set when I was a kid and they were launched. Still got it.

Darlington to York on the HST in the early 80’s, so stylish and graceful- it was a special occasion to travel on such a spectacular train

Hey Geoff! It was great to meet you at Kings Cross (I'm the guy who asked about the KZfaq jumpers lol). It was such a great day; never had a day out where the staff at all locations have been so kind & helpful. Thanks for uploading :)

I was nine when they were introduced, so for me a “fast” train has always been identified as a “125” in my mind. Now in the scheduled-passenger-train-free province of British Columbia. Thanks for sharing this end of an era event with us.

A very emotional and fun video. Can´t imagine anywhere else than in the UK, where a commercial railway company would repaint an old train that´s retiring, and making a 4 day tour. Hail to LNER, the British trainspotters and most certainly the makers of this film!