Going Down On The Up
37501 approached Melton Junction with 730204 in tow on 16 April 2026. 5Q58, the 12:02 Litchurch Lane to Old Dalby ECS, was running wrong line as the only connection to Old Dalby is from the Up line. Trains approaching from the west, like this one, have to reverse or run round at Melton Mowbray.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 26-D-2048
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 51.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 220 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 37.501, 730.204
Train : 5Q58, 12:02 Derby Litchurch Lane - Old Dalby empty stock
Location : Tamar Road FBr, W of Melton Mowbray
Line : 047 Leicester - Peterborough
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 16/04/2026 14:08
