69004 approached Pirbright Junction with a Kirow crane in tow, forming 6Y48, the 09:01 Eastleigh East Yard to Hoo Junction departmental. It was 4 July 2024, General Election day in Britain, and the full sun party had just had a surprise win.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 24-D-2417
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 84.0 mm
shutter : 1/1000 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 280 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 69.004
Train : 6Y48, 09:01 Eastleigh East Yard - Hoo Junction Up Yard departmental
Location : Brunswick Road br, W of Pirbright Junction