The 6M50 07:59 Westbury to Bescot departmental working often runs light engine as 0M50, at least as far as Hinksey Yard. Such was the case on 12 February 2020, and as I knew this beforehand, I decided to go to Didcot North Junction, rather than the Swindon to Didcot line, as with no load behind this, there would only be one mid morning freight train to photograph on that route. Of course 6M50/0M50 passes Didcot anyway, so I took this picture of 70812 surrounded by abandoned electfrication infrastructure, as it headed north, running 51 minutes early. In the event the loco didn't go any further than Hinksey. |