Well that probability didn't let me down. I ended up getting two GNER non refurbished HST sets which was the type I was after
. Have to say though that the journey going down onboard the first HST was really exciting. I loved it when we left Doncaster and went at high speed down the ECML. The sound of the HST at high speed and the clash sound made by the passing GNER trains coming the other way. This was one of the best journeys I have ever done where speed is concerned. Also it was funny when there were parts on the journey where the train began to 'tilt' and the mugs on the tables began to 'jingle' their way to the end, with one of the staff having to walk quickly down the coach and push them all back into position
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Now that it was been confirmed that GNER are going in favour of NX (ironically there was an article on this in the Times newspaper I was given onboard!) I am really glad I have travelled with them yesterday. With the mix of sunshine and heavy rain this made for an really interesting array of photos which I will try and post onto my site later tonight (21:00 approx). Also included are some photos of the other trains I travelled on (including TPX 170) and around the stations (got a picture of the Scarbrough Spa Express at Leeds). The HST hunt has now begun
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