Second Chance
68026 powered north from Kings Sutton with 5Q73, a 16:18 Didcot Parkway to Banbury test/training run, on 7 April 2026. It's good to see the former Trans-Pennine Mk5 sets given a second chance. Hopefully they'll stay in traffic a bit longer than they did the last time.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 26-D-1654
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 72.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 220 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 68.026
Train : 5Q73, 16:18 Didcot Parkway - Banbury on test
Location : Banbury Lane br, N of Kings Sutton
Line : 071 Aynho Jn - Leamington - Coventry
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 07/04/2026 16:48
