Sir Kenneth Grange, the designer of the iconic High Speed Train, has died aged 95.

Sir Kenneth Grange became a house hold name for designing items that have become well known, including razors and kettles.

However, rail enthusiasts will know Sir Kenneth most for the interior layout and external styling of the nose cone of the InterCity 125 HST.

Some HSTs are still in active service with Great Western Railway and ScotRail some 40 years+ after they were first introduced, and many have made their way into preservation, both on the mainline and at heritage railways.

The 125 Group, who Kenneth Grange was their Honorary President, said in a statement:

We are sad to confirm that our Honorary President, Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away at the age of 95.

Sir Kenneth became a key designer for many iconic household items – but will be best remembered by us for the amazing transition he made to the front end design styling and livery of the InterCity 125.

Following the Group’s involvement with the restoration of the Prototype Power Car, Sir Kenneth became a good friend of the Group, an advocate of our aims and has been our Honorary President for the last ten years – visiting us at events on numerous occasions.

We pass on our deepest condolences to his Wife, Apryl and all of his family

43055 and 43046 have made their way into preservation with Locomotive Services Group, and can be seen in the below video at Whalley in their Midland Pullman livery.