Double Take.
59204 heading 7C77, the 1222 Wembley - Merehead empty box wagons on 17 March 2022 with 66569 and a rake of empty hoppers tagged on behind, an alternative to double heading both wagon sets or running two trains. I assumed that; as well as optimising available paths it also simplifies shunting arrangements at Merehead which makes sense to use a powerful locomotive like a 59 that way. However people who know more about these things than I do suggest a darker reason (see MR P and Robert's comment below).
The double set is seen passing Hungerford Common.
Double Take.
59204 heading 7C77, the 1222 Wembley - Merehead empty box wagons on 17 March 2022 with 66569 and a rake of empty hoppers tagged on behind, an alternative to double heading both wagon sets or running two trains. I assumed that; as well as optimising available paths it also simplifies shunting arrangements at Merehead which makes sense to use a powerful locomotive like a 59 that way. However people who know more about these things than I do suggest a darker reason (see MR P and Robert's comment below).
The double set is seen passing Hungerford Common.