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Diesel To The Rescue
843.019 passed Varenzo, north of Rodi-Fiesso, with a rescue train on the afternoon of 11 August 2016. The same loco and train had passed in the opposite direction a few hours earlier.Diesel powered rescue trains are stationed on the Gotthard, just in case there’s a major incident inside one of the tunnels. They probably get bored just sitting waiting for something to happen, so every now and again the diesel takes them for a run down the mountain and back again to keep their spirits up.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 16-D-3116
camera : Nikon D600
lens : 28-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 60.0 mm
shutter : 1/1000 sec
aperture : f/10.0
ISO : 400 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 843.019
Train : NB tunnel rescue train
Location : Varenzo, S of Ambri-Piotta
Line : Rotkreuz - Chiasso line (Gotthard)
Country : Switzerland
Date & Time : 11/08/2016 17:47