43174 Denchworth (Circourt Bridge) 23 February 2017

43174 runs very slowly along the up relief line at Circourt Bridge, Denchworth, on 23 February 2017 with the 5Z70 09:10 Bristol St Philips Marsh to Old Oak Common GWR ECS. This was running over 20 minutes early, and consequently would be held for some considerable time at the next signal. Unfortunately this corresponded with an exceptionally windy spell on what was already a very windy day. The wind was so strong that even holding on to the roadside fence, it was all I could do to stand up, and how on earth I managed to keep this level is a mystery!