Valenta action

Some classic footage of paxman valenta HST's at various locations such as, kettering, Wellingborough, Dawlish warren and more

[@kcphillips1000]

What a tremendous success these 125s have been...built as a stopgap in the event that the APT was not ready for service they transformed the railways.They reflect great credit on the men that designed and built them .British Engineering at its very best ,(and they sound terrific)

[@Ash-928]

Agreed. Kenneth Grange also did a fine job redesigning the prototype into the stunning design that still looks good 40+ years later. When you think how awesome this "temporary" train is, it makes you wonder if the APT was a success how awesome that train would have been too. The Class 91 225s are great trains too although not as iconic, it's sad that the HST and the Class 91s are the last of the great British built trains.

[@88pablo18]

Fantastic, great how the drivers acknowledge and wave or blast the horn.

[@delticmatt7869]

7:54 is why I loved Valenta that rear sound.

[@Ash-928]

The last one sounded the best with the build up of the revs before the full power take off.

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

7:20 and the ones afterwards sound the best. Must be something about the way the sound carries on a clear day. Takes me back to watching them as a kid.

[@tonywilson4704]

Fabulous MML footage

[@TransportCambs]

Brilliant! Love the screams on these.

[@tomp6792]

My right ear loved this

[@thetescobagwarrior2514]

Legends right there..

[@billyg8141]

125 for the win

[@mholiday]

Fantastic vid thanks

[@transportationuk7656]

Even includes a Intercity Swallow Class 47 on a Virgin Cross Country service probably to Newcastle or Scotland.

[@Ash-928]

I appreciated the 47 too, they are great locos.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Noisy smelly nowadays inefficient but the,Valetna was the best engine ever in these for the power and sound.

[@themightyzanoss8409]

very cool

[@delticmatt7869]

Where about is this ? Looks great

[@delticmatt7869]

Where first bridge located? Plz.