An HST powers out of Taunton. The iconic HST serving Great Britain for over 40 years have been withdrawn from GWR outside of a few short "castle" sets serving the southwest of the UK.

HST along the seawall, through Dawlish Railway Station

A GWR service powers through Dawlish Warren seen from Langstone Rock. This train featuring one the green power cars.

One of the few Cross Country HST's curves by Langstone Rock heading for points west.

A Great Western Railway HST departs Dawlish bound for London. The HST has been retired from GWR however a few have been converted to 4 car sets making regional trips in the southwest.

A London bound HST 125 rolls past Marine Parade and the famous "Blenhiem" B&B a must for any railfan. The seawall on left has recently been rebuilt and enlarged to protect the railway.

An HST flashes past Marine Parade, seen from The Blenheim. A project to enlarge and reinforce the seawall here has altered this view but you still have the best view you can get.

A HST set blasts through Dawlish UK during a spell of sunshine on a rather chilly day. Our 2nd visit here yielded plenty of trains including these HST's who's days are numbered.

An HST 125 hustles through the seaside resort of Dawlish. The pink "Blenhiem" in the background on the right is a must for any railway fan. The seawall was rebuilt in 2020 changing this view.

HST London bound on this beautiful sunny day.

HST traveling on this sunny day from London to points west. Waves a bit rough on the beautiful sunny day making sea wall wet, persons trying to avoid getting wet as the enjoy their stroll.

Blustery day, London bound HST 125 rolls past locals out enjoying a stroll along the sea wall.

In the grandeur of Kings Cross where Harry Potter caught his train, we see several HST 125 sets waiting for the next departure. These will also be withdrawn when the class 800's arrive.

A misty English afternoon.

An HST swings into the Welsh capital while a 170 with a Cross Country service departs. The scene will change in the years ahead when the Great Western Main Line is electrified.