Greatest Gathering_Freightliner_0M90_Hatton, Warwickshire, UK_300725_01
A brand new spot for lineside photography at the time of taking this image. Here we see the rare sight of Freightliner locomotive 66501 hauling 90018, 70008, 57604 and 59201 (in that order) as 0M90 from Eastleigh to Derby Litchurch Lane on the afternoon of the 30/7/25.
The convoy were captured south of Hatton station just before 0M90 entered the loop where they were held for around 45 minutes. In addition, the convoy of engines were all enroute to the "Greatest Gathering" taking place in Derby on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd August 2025 as part of Rail 200.
Note the class 90 had been at Eastleigh for painting and has been outshopped in a special 60th Annversary colourscheme. The locomotive has new nameplates too, but these were covered over.
The original planned shot was spoilt by the sun coming out (ironic) which was not forecasted, therefore needed a plan B. This resulted in a restricted view of the entire consist from another vantage point.
Greatest Gathering_Freightliner_0M90_Hatton, Warwickshire, UK_300725_01
A brand new spot for lineside photography at the time of taking this image. Here we see the rare sight of Freightliner locomotive 66501 hauling 90018, 70008, 57604 and 59201 (in that order) as 0M90 from Eastleigh to Derby Litchurch Lane on the afternoon of the 30/7/25.
The convoy were captured south of Hatton station just before 0M90 entered the loop where they were held for around 45 minutes. In addition, the convoy of engines were all enroute to the "Greatest Gathering" taking place in Derby on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd August 2025 as part of Rail 200.
Note the class 90 had been at Eastleigh for painting and has been outshopped in a special 60th Annversary colourscheme. The locomotive has new nameplates too, but these were covered over.
The original planned shot was spoilt by the sun coming out (ironic) which was not forecasted, therefore needed a plan B. This resulted in a restricted view of the entire consist from another vantage point.