The number of times that I've done a Preparation of one of these old ladies at OOC at 0430 and always perfectly turned out by my wonderful former colleagues. Thanks guys and good luck. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@legend_darkstar they had their engine changed to be more efficient. 40% more efficient, they could easily have been modified further but the trouble with the rail companies and the government is they dont plan anything long term, its always about the short term, tide it over for 10 years at a time, maybe 20, they never plan for something that could go on indefinately with modifications and be much much cheaper on the public purse as well as keeping alot of people in the uk in business and working. the HST in truth didnt look a day over 10 years old when it was retired, it always looked the part, never looked ugly or outdated, it was and still is a bloody fantastic train, the replacement doesnt hold a candle to the HST, believe me, I been on it, aweful thing. hell look at the class 91, got a soft spot for the 91 too but it would have been better and cheaper to modify the class 43 to be electric, if we werent constantly chasing new rail stock that we really dont need we could have electrified so many more routes and actually caught up and ended the reign of the diesel engines in uk rail stock and kept the stock that everyone knows and loves
its not fair, how can we be saying goodbye to one of the best trains on the uk rail network, not one of the best for 1970 or 1980 or even 1990, but one of the best ones for 2018. why is it we had to say goodbye to the HST fleet but still have to suffer those god aweful 150s 153s 158s 159s sprinters, super sprinters, all such like that and then have to pretend that the 800 even holds a candle to the 43. its just not fair. I wish that I could go back to the late 90s and enjoy the train all over again because Im just not ready to see it go, I had hoped that the castle class 43s would be held onto for many years as a bloody good replacement for those god aweful ones but now even that is being taken away
@@Danse_Macabre_125 I have messaged scotrail, they said they have them on lease until 2030, however the carriages are said to be until 2025. It sounds to me like there are options to keep the train but it involves expensive updates to them. I will feature it all in the video im working on, GWR and cross country are getting rid of them entirely, the lease companies are in talks about what to do with them but cannot comment but they are worried and its likely another batch will be scrapped should scotrail not want more very soon
Definitely a magical place, in all its guises. I managed to take a look around as a young teen in the early 90s by accessing the depot by the canal. Asking an employee if I could take a look around ‘Yep, as long as you don’t say I said yes’ 😂😂
Rest in peace to the HST power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl you're always have a special place in my heart as my favourite high-speed inner city train enjoy your retirement HST until we meet again. I know it's going to be hard for me for me to move on from my favourite high-speed inner city train enjoy your retirement HST until we meet again HST in retirement I will power on in honour to you and I will never stop reading my book which has the picture of you in it and when I get to the picture of you in the book. I will stop think of all the good times we had together and all the fun we had out on the line to together. and I will shed a little tear of Sadness in memory of you and I will keep my magazine of you rest in peace my inner city enjoy your retirement and rest HST
Power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl power on old where do I go without you when I'm feeling so alone power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl
Deeply moving tribute to the Iconic HSTs and 81A. Perfect song choice. Thanks everyone.
It was a strange day.
The number of times that I've done a Preparation of one of these old ladies at OOC at 0430 and always perfectly turned out by my wonderful former colleagues. Thanks guys and good luck. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brilliant. Really does justice to what must have been an end of an era defining moment.
Thanks James, feel privileged to have been part of the last day and glad that people enjoy the end product :)
@@360railways6 hi😭
Should never have happened bloody criminals pulling haft decent trains form mainlines use
you mean pulling outdated and diesel guzzling trains from the mainline right?
your wrong. they were alot more than half decent, alot more
@@legend_darkstar they had their engine changed to be more efficient. 40% more efficient, they could easily have been modified further but the trouble with the rail companies and the government is they dont plan anything long term, its always about the short term, tide it over for 10 years at a time, maybe 20, they never plan for something that could go on indefinately with modifications and be much much cheaper on the public purse as well as keeping alot of people in the uk in business and working. the HST in truth didnt look a day over 10 years old when it was retired, it always looked the part, never looked ugly or outdated, it was and still is a bloody fantastic train, the replacement doesnt hold a candle to the HST, believe me, I been on it, aweful thing.
hell look at the class 91, got a soft spot for the 91 too but it would have been better and cheaper to modify the class 43 to be electric, if we werent constantly chasing new rail stock that we really dont need we could have electrified so many more routes and actually caught up and ended the reign of the diesel engines in uk rail stock and kept the stock that everyone knows and loves
I'm gonna miss ooc. Best Depot in the UK!
I'm glad that OOC has been modelled in TSW2, if they didn't do that, OOC would be forgotten. It's a shame that HS2 has to take it from us.
Stunning film and soundtrack!
Thanks John, was privileged to be ask to be there to film it :)
360railways how can I buy or download this song
can any one release this song for mp3 plz
These old hsts will be missed forever farewell
Nice touch on the sticker plaque using the term "off"
Proper railway term!
its not fair, how can we be saying goodbye to one of the best trains on the uk rail network, not one of the best for 1970 or 1980 or even 1990, but one of the best ones for 2018. why is it we had to say goodbye to the HST fleet but still have to suffer those god aweful 150s 153s 158s 159s sprinters, super sprinters, all such like that and then have to pretend that the 800 even holds a candle to the 43. its just not fair. I wish that I could go back to the late 90s and enjoy the train all over again because Im just not ready to see it go, I had hoped that the castle class 43s would be held onto for many years as a bloody good replacement for those god aweful ones but now even that is being taken away
this is making me cry
I can understand that, it was a sad day.
weird part of youtube again love it!
ConRed you commented knowing I would see this
Iconic train. Great voice. Fitting tribute.
Have to agree on all three👍🏼😊
What a voice!!!
Brilliant. All good things I suppose must come to an end. Great shame. Mick🇬🇧
Yep, sadly that tends to happen. One of the great depots.
I use this song to pay tribute to TA642 and TA648 my childhood buses. ;(
Old oak common the power car should be in preservation or in a museum if it’s not already
It’s still working hard in the West Country on shortened castle sets on services between Cardiff and Penzance.
That's good to hear that she's still going but it would be even Better if she gets preserved
@@360railways6 :( any news past december? I have asked angel trains and GWR but no comment so far
@Keiran Counsell A very very small number might continue into 2024 from what I've heard
@@Danse_Macabre_125 I have messaged scotrail, they said they have them on lease until 2030, however the carriages are said to be until 2025. It sounds to me like there are options to keep the train but it involves expensive updates to them. I will feature it all in the video im working on, GWR and cross country are getting rid of them entirely, the lease companies are in talks about what to do with them but cannot comment but they are worried and its likely another batch will be scrapped should scotrail not want more very soon
Because of HS2 construction
What song was that
How can I buy this
Almost a year gone 😥
Tom Trainspotter I know, only went past it yesterday and there is literally the very end of the HST shed left.
rip
This is such a hilarious juxtaposition. 🤣🤣😂😂
Oh..... looking at the other comments, this isn't a joke. .....errr what?
The greatest train depot on Earth, such a great privilege to have worked there; right up until it's closure.
Definitely a magical place, in all its guises. I managed to take a look around as a young teen in the early 90s by accessing the depot by the canal. Asking an employee if I could take a look around ‘Yep, as long as you don’t say I said yes’ 😂😂
Rest in peace to the HST power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl you're always have a special place in my heart as my favourite high-speed inner city train enjoy your retirement HST until we meet again. I know it's going to be hard for me for me to move on from my favourite high-speed inner city train enjoy your retirement HST until we meet again HST in retirement I will power on in honour to you and I will never stop reading my book which has the picture of you in it and when I get to the picture of you in the book. I will stop think of all the good times we had together and all the fun we had out on the line to together. and I will shed a little tear of Sadness in memory of you and I will keep my magazine of you rest in peace my inner city enjoy your retirement and rest HST
Power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl power on old where do I go without you when I'm feeling so alone power on old girl power on old girl power on old girl
Amazing HST depo RIP our most fantastic class 43 plus the music is well wonderful we all miss our HST class 43
Fantastic tribute to a British icon
Thank you, was a sad day.
Was nice seeing you the other day! Really moving video well done!
Big Old Bean Pod , nice one thanks, was great fun to do. Nice to meet you guys too.
A very moving tribute.
Thanks, was a very strange day, especially when the HST had gone.
RIP GWR HSTS
Not really they still have a few on castle sets
What happened to the engines? Are they still in use?
Who is the singer?. Love the video!!!
The singer was Claire Rossi.
the song does it justice I will miss the old work horse the got me Hereford to london and back again thank you
Thank you, they are sorely missed!
@@360railways6 i know i watch cross country ones near Gloucester i just wish they kept a 8 car one on gwr
Who's the singer? Incredible talent!
Nice! So now we alone see the trains of Hitachi from London to the south west of England?
Yes, all intercity express trains on GWR are now Hitachi 800s
@@360railways6 Ok
@@360railways6 Is it Class 802 instead of Class 800?
Love this so much
GreaterAngliaFan Class321 Cheers, the depot had the idea, I filmed and edited it :)
It's very sad to see old oak to go