43012 leads the 1B64 11:20 Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service through the remains of Challow station on 20 October 1979. This is one of the very few pictures I have of a HST power car before they were fitted with deflector plates over the twin roof mounted exhaust ports. This view also clearly shows not only the completely intact platforms, but also the concrete base of the up platform waiting room. Why I didn't take more pictures around this time, and in better weather, is a mystery!