Inter-City 125 High Speed Train: Owners' Workshop Manual

Chris Martin

ISBN 10: 1785212664 / ISBN 13: 9781785212666

Published by J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inter-City 125 High Speed Train: Owners' Workshop Manual
• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785212664
• ISBN 13: 9781785212666
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Chris Martin was born in Hertfordshire, and while at school had a weekend job at local racing driver John Britten’s garage. He graduated through the motor trade in London, had a spell with an Alfa Romeo dealership when the Alfasud was a popular seller, worked on formula racing cars through the 1990s followed by twelve years in Formula One. Since moving to Australia in 2003 he has written for car-related websites, various magazines and is a regular contributor to Classic & Sports Car. He currently serves as President of the Australian Motorlife Museum.