BR W43018 The Red Cross Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1976

BR W43018 The Red Cross Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1976

Present Location Crewe Heritage Centre
County Location Cheshire East
Designed For BR
Build Location Crewe
Built By BREL
First Number 43018
Later Numbers W43018 The Red Cross
Present Number W43018 The Red Cross
Owner Crewe Heritage Trust
Diagram Number GB502
Lot Number 30876
Operating Yes
Stored Secure Open
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Additional Notes P 10/20 at Crewe Heritage Centre. By 06/22: livery changed from First Great Western to InterCity 125.
Main Photo Taken By Steve West
Date of Image 26/06/2022
At Risk No
Record Last Updated 13/02/2026

     








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