66539/90013/90043 Belstead 07/07/23 - 4S88 1433 Felixstowe North F.L.T. to Coatbridge F.L.T.
Freightliner 66539 slogs up Belstead Bank hauling 90013, 90043 & the contents of 4S88 on Friday 7th July 2023. Upon arriving at this popular location south of Ipswich, the regular shot closer to the line side fence was out of bounds due to the crop in the field. Thanks to the footpath in the foreground, I was able to find this pleasing angle, using the pole to gain the necessary height to create an unobstructed view of the railway. The initial reaction when seeing the 'Fred' leading was disappointment, as I was hoping for a pair of 90's leading. However, upon reflection, the unusual loco combination and stunning evening sunshine more than make up for it. (Photo taken with pole)
66539/90013/90043 Belstead 07/07/23 - 4S88 1433 Felixstowe North F.L.T. to Coatbridge F.L.T.
Freightliner 66539 slogs up Belstead Bank hauling 90013, 90043 & the contents of 4S88 on Friday 7th July 2023. Upon arriving at this popular location south of Ipswich, the regular shot closer to the line side fence was out of bounds due to the crop in the field. Thanks to the footpath in the foreground, I was able to find this pleasing angle, using the pole to gain the necessary height to create an unobstructed view of the railway. The initial reaction when seeing the 'Fred' leading was disappointment, as I was hoping for a pair of 90's leading. However, upon reflection, the unusual loco combination and stunning evening sunshine more than make up for it. (Photo taken with pole)