47099 Magor 4 September 1986

Two freights in one picture, but not necessarily making a better picture. The 6S75 12:55 Severn Tunnel Junction to Mossend Speedlink slightly gets in the way in the foreground, while 47099 heads east with a lengthy rake of ZHV wagons at Magor on 4 September 1986. These are former 16 ton coal wagons converted for departmental use. Note the 'letter box' holes cut in the sides, to prevent them being overloaded with ballast and spoil, which is denser than coal.