The three Southern platforms at Reading were fully occupied at 19:58 on the evening of 25 November 2021 with 73961 about to depart with 1Q54, the 12:46 Eastleigh - Tonbridge test train, with 73965 on the rear. To the left 165105 waited to follow with the 20:01 to Gatwick Airport while the SWR Class 450 on the right would leave for Waterloo at 20:09.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 21-D-3351
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 55.0 mm
shutter : 1/250 sec
aperture : f/4.0
ISO : 3600 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