2D-019-204 N Gauge Class 43 HST Grand Central Twin Pack 43480 & 43480 Buffers N Gauge Class 122 greater flexibility and reduced transport

greater flexibility and reduced transport costs that using standardised containers allowed

were intended for the more steeply graded lines of the Welsh valleys and Cornwall

· Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring

They had a capacity of 12 tons

2D-019-204 N Gauge Class 43 HST Grand Central Twin Pack 43480 & 43480 Buffers N Gauge Class 122 greater flexibility and reduced transportThe British Rail Class 43 (HST) was designed by BR Derby and manufactured at BREL Crewe between 1975 and 1982. The design many would say reflects the pinnacle of diesel locomotive design with the HST still holding the world record for the fastest diesel locomotive in the world. In all 197 diesel power cars were manufactured to provide a high speed passenger service in a time when public budgets were constrained and mass electrification of lines was