A Train of Two Halves
59005 and 66563 powered east from Westbury past Cowleaze Lane with 6A50, the 10:26 stone train from Whatley Quarry to Hanwell Bridge Loop, on 7 April 2026. After splitting at Hanwell Bridge, the front portion would go to Churchyard Sidings behind the 66 with the back section running to Dagenham Dock with the 59.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 26-D-1588
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 75.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 180 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 59.005, 66.563
Train : 6A50, 10:26 Whatley Quarry - Hanwell Bridge Loop stone
Location : Edington, E of Westbury
Line : 135 Reading - Westbury
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 07/04/2026 11:05
