English | 164 pages | PDF | 163,7 Mb

This bright new book takes the story of the HSTs forward from the 1996-97 privatisation period through to the present day, covering all refurbishment and modernisation projects, such as the recent launch of the Grand Central Railway. The new Measurement Train and its developments are also examined. Written by leading railway author Colin Marsden, this book is a must-have for all those eager to finish the HST story, as the railway industry moves into the future with the HST2. Highlights include over 250 colour illustrations and a series of fully updated and detailed tables covering information on the entire fleet of power cars and trailer stock, with renumbering, rebuilding and design changes all incorporated.