At times of heavy traffic or poor loco availability, Cheb's class 771s were occasionally pressed into main line service between Karlovy Vary and Kadan. In late July 2003, freight traffic was booming and "cmelak" 771.111 made several return trips over the line. It's seen here making a cautious descent of the bank west of Vojkovice with an eastbound mixed freight on 24th July 2003.