The Class 43 has the distinction of being the fastest diesel locomotive in the world. It operates at speeds of up to 125 MPH (200 KPH) in service, but is capable of reaching speeds of 148 MPH. It was built between 1976 and 1982 by BREL.
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 Class 43 High Speed Trains at London Paddington, August 23, 2002 |  Interior of a Class 43 High Speed Train "A Car", August 23, 2002 |  Class 43 High Speed Train at London Paddington, August 23, 2002 |
 Class 43 High Speed Train at Bath Spa, August 23, 2002 |  Class 43 High Speed Train at Bath Spa, August 23, 2002 |