Soldiering On
The venerable Class 455s continued to give sterling service through the summer of 2024, pending the introduction of the much delayed Class 701s. 5721 and 5708 departed from Staines with 2C74, the 21:39 from Reading to Waterloo, on 2 September.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 24-D-3539
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 50.0 mm
shutter : 1/400 sec
aperture : f/4.0
ISO : 20000 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 455.721, 455.708
Train : 2C74, 21:39 Reading - London Waterloo passenger
Location : Staines
Line : 149 Windsor Lines
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 02/09/2024 22:27




















