Inter-City 125 Owners' Workshop Manual High Speed Train (1972 onwards - all models) - An insight into the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the classic passenger train

by Martin, Chris

• ISBN13: 9781785212666
• ISBN10: 1785212664
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-06-25
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK

Summary

The Inter-City 125 was the brand name of British Rail's High Speed Train (HST) fleet, which was built from 1975 to 1982 and was introduced into service in 1976. The Inter-City 125 train is made up of two Class 43 power cars, one at each end of a set of carriages (the number of carriages varies by operator). The train operates at speeds of up to 125 mph in regular service, making it the fastest diesel-powered train in the world, a record it has held from its introduction to the present day. After four decades, most of the HST fleet is still in front-line service, with various UK train operators. This fascinating Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Owners' Workshop Manual looks at the evolution and anatomy of the Inter-City 125, along with details of the operation and servicing of the trains, views from drivers, and details of how the trains were modernised for the 21st century.

Author Biography

Chris Martin writes for the 125 Group's magazine, and is a qualified train driver, currently still working as a driver alongside his 125 Group activities.