The HST was always going to beat the 'Tug' as class 60s are known as, but you can see just how close we came to being completely 'bowled out' by the fast approaching Midland Mainline train as it sped through Harpenden on the 23rd March 2005.

Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com

British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.