37712 Aynho Junction 12 July 1999

In superb crisp late evening light, 37712 passes the derelict (and since demolished) Aynho Junction Signal Box with the 7M28 19:00 Hinksey Yard to Bescot departmental service on 12 July 1999. This train had worked up to Hinksey earlier in the day as the 7V27 14:40 Eastleigh to Didcot, and although Class 37s were by no means uncommon on this train at the time, the more usual traction was a Class 58. The up Chiltern line can be seen curving away behind the locomotive, while the down line which has crossed over the main line just around the corner, curves round behind the box and approaches the junction in the immediate foreground.