We have just received Dapol’s latest batch of N Gauge Class 43 HST packs into stock, in Midland Mainline and Grand Central liveries respectively! These beautifully detailed models feature accurate tooling variations and well captured liveries, to haul top level express services on your layout.
Further variations are expected to arrive in the coming months, in other liveries. Stay tuned for more!
In Stock Now
Due Spring/ Summer 2024
Product Features
Highly detailed models with accurate toolings for different power car variations and Mk3 coach types
Available as Book sets with power cars and Mk3 coaches or as power car dual packs
Digital & Sound capability – NEXT-18 pin socket
5-pole ‘super creep’ motor with flywheel, all-wheel pickups and drive (in single power car, other car is a dummy unit)
Working directional lighting (Coaches are also light bar ready)
Accessory bag included with optional parts
Standard NEM N Gauge Couplings
Prototype Information
The British Rail Class 43 (HST) is the TOPS classification used for Intercity 125 High Speed Train power cars, built by British Rail for use on express passenger services. The Class 43 is officially the world’s fastest diesel locomotive, with an absolute maximum top speed of 148mph, and a regular service speed of 125mph. The class are widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential locomotive designs and were a tremendous success for British Rail.
The class were paired with specfically designed Mk3 coaching stock and initially saw use on both the Western and Eastern regions of BR. Over time, they saw use across the network and thanks to their vastly improved speed and acceleration/ deceleration times, they helped to slash journey times.ย
The HSTs continued strongly into the 21st century and although they have now been removed from their original ‘stomping grounds’, they still perform a variety of services with an array of operators into the 2020s. Many sets have now been stored, but there have been expressions of interest for their use on other passenger workings or even as part of new freight operations.
