Stuart Warr
Engineering Work Ahead
A pair of unidentified Colas Class 70s pass through Radley on 4 March 2023 whilst working 6O26, the 09.24 Hinksey to Eastleigh.
At the far end of the platform on which I was stood are some other photographers, they are a bit of a clue as to why I arose from my bed at 'silly o'clock' to come to this large village a few miles south of Oxford. Vintage Trains were operating a shareholders' special train from Birmingham to Didcot for the Railway Centre's 'Castle' celebrations, 7029 and 5043 were the motive power for the special and I had never previously seen or photographed double-headed Castles on the main line. Unfortunately, just as the special hove into view there was a bit of a rush of selfish photographers who simply got in my way and ruined my shot. So, a long way to go just for a pair of 70s! I am not being bitter and twisted about this situation, honestly!
Engineering Work Ahead
A pair of unidentified Colas Class 70s pass through Radley on 4 March 2023 whilst working 6O26, the 09.24 Hinksey to Eastleigh.
At the far end of the platform on which I was stood are some other photographers, they are a bit of a clue as to why I arose from my bed at 'silly o'clock' to come to this large village a few miles south of Oxford. Vintage Trains were operating a shareholders' special train from Birmingham to Didcot for the Railway Centre's 'Castle' celebrations, 7029 and 5043 were the motive power for the special and I had never previously seen or photographed double-headed Castles on the main line. Unfortunately, just as the special hove into view there was a bit of a rush of selfish photographers who simply got in my way and ruined my shot. So, a long way to go just for a pair of 70s! I am not being bitter and twisted about this situation, honestly!