Silver Lining
Cross Country had a bad summer in 2024 with a shortage of drivers blamed for service reductions. At least with fewer trains running they could double up units more regularly, making the photos better, even if the passenger experience wasn't.220121 and 220120 combined to form 1M30, the 07:31 from Bournemouth to Manchester, on 30 August 2024, seen here near Mortimer on the Reading - Basingstoke line.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 24-D-3474
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 83.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 220 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 221.121, 221.120
Train : 1M30, 07:31 Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly passenger
Location : Great Park Crossing, N of Mortimer
Line : 122 Southcote Jn - Basingstoke
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 30/08/2024 08:56
