Groundhog Day
Forget Pennsylvania's most famous rodent, the best indication that spring has arrived is when the sun finally gets high enough to light 6V60 passing Bedwyn. 59005 performed the honours on 2 March 2026, racing westwards with the 14:43 Wembley Yard to Whatley Quarry empties.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 26-D-1004
camera : Nikon Z50ii
lens : 24-70mm f/4
focal length : 40.0 mm (60mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 640 ISO
original : Digital: 20MP NEF
camera on pole : Yes
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 59.005
Train : 6V60, 14:43 Wembley Yard - Whatley Quarry stone empties
Location : Church Crossing, W of Bedwyn
Line : 135 Reading - Westbury
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 02/03/2026 17:12
