BR 43159 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1980
| Present Location |
Midland Railway Centre |
| County Location |
Derbyshire |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Build Location |
Crewe |
| Built By |
BREL |
| Diagram Number |
GB503 |
| Lot Number |
30946 |
| Type |
DMB |
| First Number |
43159 |
| Present Number |
43159 |
| Livery |
First Great Western |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Additional Notes |
With 43102 (qv) holds the record for the world's fastest diesel train. By 09/21: at Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. By 06/23: moved from Nemesis Rail to Midland Railway Centre, Butterley. |
| Owner |
125 Group |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Very Important |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
13/02/2026 |
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