HISTORY. This is Network Rail's High Speed Measurement Train leaving London Paddington on the 9th November 2007. What is interesting is that the power car 43089 can at certain times be 'battery powered'. It is also we think making its f irst visit to the capital.

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

British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.