18th May 2019 #hstfarewell The final HST on the GWR network to depart Taunton on the 18th May 2019 was formed of the last and first production HST powercars No. 43198 'Driver Brian Cooper 15 June 1947 - 5 October 1999 / Driver Stan Martin 5 June 1960 - 6 November 2004' and No. 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange' are pictured amongst the crowds at Taunton ready to depart with the 1Z43 21:32 Taunton - Exeter St Davids service, while in the adjacent platform the future generation of trains for the South West prepares to depart for London. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

18th May 2019 Passengers, Enthusiasts and Well Wishers stand in line waiting for the chance to visit the cab, sign souveniers, or pass on a message of thanks. No. 43198 'Driver Brian Cooper 15 June 1947 - 5 October 1999 / Driver Stan Martin 5 June 1960 - 6 November 2004' and No. 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange' prepare to depart Taunton on the 18th May 2019 by working the 1Z43 21:32 Taunton - Exeter St Davids service. The final long distance GWR HST to depart Taunton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

18th May 2019 On the 18th May 2019 As the final HST service prepares to depart, Taunton Station Staff walk down the train to say farewell and in preperation to dispatch the last long distance HST service from Platfrom 2. No. 43198 'Driver Brian Cooper 15 June 1947 - 5 October 1999 / Driver Stan Martin 5 June 1960 - 6 November 2004' and No. 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange' stand ready to depart with 1Z43 21:32 Taunton - Exeter St Davids. (Photo: Adam Snow)