
Going Downhill
In 2011 class 612 DMUs were relatively uncommon on the Hersbruck - Schwandorf line, with class 610s working the vast majority of regional services. Two years later the 610s had gone and 612s were firmly in charge.612.486 rolled down the bank at Lehendorf, west of Etzelwang, with RE3596, the 15:09 from Schwandorf to Nürnberg, on 12 September 2011.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 11-D-2417
camera : Nikon D700
lens : 28-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 70.00
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8
ISO : 320 ISO
original : Digital: 12MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 612.486
Train : RE3596, 15:09 Schwandorf - Nürnberg Hbf Passenger
Location : Lehendorf, W of Etzelwang
Line : 870 Nürnberg - Schwandorf + Weiden
Country : Germany
Date & Time : 12/09/2011 15:51