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Fast Freight
The introduction of redundant 75mph rated coal hoppers onto some Mendip stone workings allowed empty trains to be speeded up on an ad-hoc basis when a suitable locomotive was available. 7C76 was running as 4C76 on 16 July 2019 and passed Wolfhall Junction around 10 minutes early behind 59.203. The 14:39 from Acton TC to Whatley Quarry had knocked another 10 minutes off the schedule by the time it reached Heywood Road Jn.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 19-D-1878
camera : Nikon D600
lens : 28-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 48.0 mm
shutter : 1/1000 sec
aperture : f/9.0
ISO : 400 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 59.203
Train : 4C76, 14:39 Acton T.C. - Whatley Quarry stone empties
Location : Wolfhall Junction, E of Savernake
Line : 135 Reading - Westbury
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 16/07/2019 16:18