The Allgäubahn skirts the Alpsee west of Immenstadt but the sweeping curve at the east end needs a long eastbound morning train to to do the shot justice. After numerous failed attempts everything came together on 5 May 2013 when an unidentified pair of 218s passed in glorious light with EC191, the diverted 07:16 Zürich - München EuroCity.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 13-D-1093
camera : Nikon D700
lens : 28-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 62.0 (62mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/10
ISO : 320 ISO
original : Digital: 12MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 218.xxx, 218.xxx
Train : EC191, 07:16 Zürich HB - München Hbf Passenger