BR W43002 Sir Kenneth Grange Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1976

BR W43002 Sir Kenneth Grange Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1976

Present Location NRM York
County Location York
Designed For BR
Build Location Crewe
Built By BREL
First Number 43002
Present Number W43002 Sir Kenneth Grange
Owner National Railway Museum
Diagram Number GB502
Lot Number 30876
Operating Yes
Stored Secure Building
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Many
Importance Very Important
Additional Notes First production HST power car. 02/05/16: named 'Sir Kenneth Grange' at St Phillips Marsh, Bristol by its designer, Sir Kenneth. Had been repainted at that point into original InterCity Rail Blue, Pearl Grey and yellow livery. P 10/19 at NRM.
Main Photo Taken By Mike Haddon
Date of Image 07/11/2021
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 13/02/2026

Paul Holroyd 18/08/2023: view from other end

     








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