73961, with 73965 on the rear, was ready to leave Reading with 1Q54, the 12:46 test train from Eastleigh to Tonbridge via various lines in the Guildford, Reading and Staines areas. This was the EDs' second visit to Reading that evening, having arrived from Guildford earlier then travelled to Staines and back. They would now return to Guildford to cover the Pirbright Junction to Alton line before heading to Tonbridge.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 21-D-0427
camera : Nikon D610
lens : 24-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 48.0 mm
shutter : 1/100 sec
aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 3200 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 73.961 top n tail with 73.965
Train : 1Q54, 12:46 Eastleigh Alstom - Tonbridge West Yard test train