Great Western Railway has announced that their Flying Banana railtour has raised thousands for charity.
The HST farewell railtour attracted hundreds of High Speed Train enthusiasts as it travelled around the network.
This tour was operated by the very first and very last production locomotives made, 43002 and 43198.
With the locomotives, the train travelled nearly 900 miles calling at Bristol, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Gloucester, Swindon, Reading, Paddington and Plymouth.
The cheque was presented at the opening of a unique exhibition of nameplates at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway on 17 July 2019.
What did the officials say?
GWR Deputy Managing Director Matthew Golton said:
“The High Speed Train has been a favourite of rail enthusiasts for many years and this charity railtour was a great way for them to have a final trip, raising thousands in the process.”
Ermelinda Ceci of Action for Children said:
“We are incredibly grateful to GWR colleagues and customers for their fantastic support of Action for Children through the charity railtour last month. All of the funds raised through this activity will ensure we can continue to provide essential mental health support to children and families who desperately need our help.
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