We've got a handful of opertunities to still see them but just one more to travel on them. XC's 1E73 is the last PASSENGER run of a full length HST anywhere on the UK Mainline. Theres then a charter to Swanage on the 26th and another to Blackpool on the 29th. After this, its a bit uncertain but the sets will almost certainly be making there way into storage or to the scrap yard.. These are dark days my friends.
Love to go to Dawlish to see the trains and the sea. Very picturesque town by the sea in South Devon. A good place for train spotting as well when the weather is nice and calm.
My favourite trains are avatan west coast south eastern and southern my favourite station is east Croydon and Clacton on sea because it is very fun it has about 200 arcades a pier with rolcoster rides and so many other things thats why I love Clacton on sea
Dawlish railway station is on the Exeter to Plymouth line and serves the town of Dawlish in Devon, England. It is 206 miles 7 chains from London, measured from the zero point at London Paddington via Box. The station is built on the sea wall, as is the railway line, and has often suffered from storm damage due its proximity to the sea. South of the station, the line passes through five tunnels through the cliffs as it follows the coast.
It is a great shame Arnold. Under different non-COVID circumstances, things could have been different. History will remember this moment and I am fearful that we have made a very bad decision to withdraw them.. time will tell!
I’ll be sorry to see the HSTs disappear - they’ve served the country very well and are far better than what has replaced them. OK, I guess not so economically viable or environmentally friendly, but still the best for long-distance travel.
Just wondering was there a incident when you filmed this as no one majority of those trains are late. Especially some by over 15 minutes. Was their some kind of incident near exeter or bristol temple meads.
Hello, I haven’t produced one for this year since all three are actually doing really well in recent months! Video making aside, I’ve been working really hard this year and as you’ve noticed, I’m still putting out videos from several months ago and this has allowed me to take a well earned break, thanks for your understanding 👍🏻😃
That's what I was thinking. Then I realised I used to travel on the Virgin Trains service from Birmingham New Street to Paignton on this very scenic route.
The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract on October 15.
Farewell HST's, you've served British Railways better than any train we've had
Um, we've still got them in Scotland and there is no sign of them going!
Are XC HST's gone now?
@BritishTrainspotting Not yet until tomorrow which will be Farewell tour
We've got a handful of opertunities to still see them but just one more to travel on them. XC's 1E73 is the last PASSENGER run of a full length HST anywhere on the UK Mainline. Theres then a charter to Swanage on the 26th and another to Blackpool on the 29th. After this, its a bit uncertain but the sets will almost certainly be making there way into storage or to the scrap yard.. These are dark days my friends.
@@StarlifeStudios 😭😭😭😭😭
What a great place to do train spotting next to the seaside
Love to go to Dawlish to see the trains and the sea. Very picturesque town by the sea in South Devon. A good place for train spotting as well when the weather is nice and calm.
Amazing! Simply amazing, perfect location! This one has been well anticipated ❤💯
14:08 it's so sad to see that last clip it feels like the end of HST's.
My favourite trains are avatan west coast south eastern and southern my favourite station is east Croydon and Clacton on sea because it is very fun it has about 200 arcades a pier with rolcoster rides and so many other things thats why I love Clacton on sea
Damn Plymouth to Edinburgh that’s a long ass journey
I was on the sea wall that very day and saw the crosscountry hst at Teignmouth
Dawlish railway station is on the Exeter to Plymouth line and serves the town of Dawlish in Devon, England. It is 206 miles 7 chains from London, measured from the zero point at London Paddington via Box.
The station is built on the sea wall, as is the railway line, and has often suffered from storm damage due its proximity to the sea. South of the station, the line passes through five tunnels through the cliffs as it follows the coast.
Everyone dont go of this video before saying farewell to the xc class 43s they served us well
Nice video 👍🏻
Thanks DP, this one is a bit far from Bonny Scotland, ever been? 😃
It's a nice station, and nice video 👍
And One of the most beautiful station in England.
Indeed it is Fayyad! This one has been a long time coming and I just had to visit before the HSTs completely disappeared. Glad you enjoyed.
@@StarlifeStudios oh I didn't know about HST
It's sad , the HST look so good .
Hsts are delightful units! They will be missed!
Awesome video but you forgot to add the class166 on trains included in the video
You are correct! I will add this shortly 😃 Thanks Zuuu1
Nice one again Starlife!
Great video as always👍
Thanks again ENC! 😀
Good video! Can you trainspot at Gordon Hill (ECML) next?
Interesting! Thats not an area I've looked into much but I'm sure I can make it interesting. Thank you Kathy
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it Madeline
Excellent video and great footage. 😀
Many thanks Desiro 360! 👍
Good footage Ross. Shame CrossCountry HSTs are leaving 😢
The franchise is gone completely OCTOBER 15 2023
It is a great shame Arnold. Under different non-COVID circumstances, things could have been different. History will remember this moment and I am fearful that we have made a very bad decision to withdraw them.. time will tell!
Its very disappointing for every British railway company to scrap the OG trains
I’ll be sorry to see the HSTs disappear - they’ve served the country very well and are far better than what has replaced them. OK, I guess not so economically viable or environmentally friendly, but still the best for long-distance travel.
Rip HST’s you served britian to the best of your ability😢
Just wondering was there a incident when you filmed this as no one majority of those trains are late. Especially some by over 15 minutes. Was their some kind of incident near exeter or bristol temple meads.
I know there was signalling problems around the Par area (Penzance) on this day but I dont remember there being any others Windchew.
Goodbye HSTs 😢
Hello Starlife! When Are You Going To Do Your New UK Trains At Speed Video? September Is Normally The Month You Make It
Hello, I haven’t produced one for this year since all three are actually doing really well in recent months! Video making aside, I’ve been working really hard this year and as you’ve noticed, I’m still putting out videos from several months ago and this has allowed me to take a well earned break, thanks for your understanding 👍🏻😃
I miss Cross Country HSTs. 😭
If you go to Mexico somewhere after december you'll see them
@@krthecarguy5150 Oh Ok 👍
I am going to Dawlish for mine and Sarah's siver engagement 💍 ANNIVERSARY ❤🎉 on 1th of January 2025❤🎉😅😊
why this place is so familiar?
That's what I was thinking. Then I realised I used to travel on the Virgin Trains service from Birmingham New Street to Paignton on this very scenic route.
13:35 probably the reason you clicked on this video
FAREWELL CROSS COUNTRY TRAINS OCTBER 15th 2023 !! Franchise gone
The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract on October 15.
Do dawlish warren
Shame those 125s are going
Rainbow 🌈