A short clip of an InterCity 125 HST snaking down the track towards Hopetown - that unmistakable shape and sound that instantly takes you back. Even now, it’s hard not to admire how right they got it: built for speed, but still with that proper, purposeful look as it leans into the line. One of those trains that makes you stop what you’re doing for a second, even if you’ve “seen loads”. If you’re into your railway history, this feels like a perfect fit for Darlington - past and present on the sa