66778 passed Potbridge, west of Winchfield, with 6Y48, the 08:59 Eastleigh to Hoo Junction departmental, on 15 April 2021. This section of the South Western Main Line is prone to soft spots, an indicated by the fresh ballast in places. Less than two years later, one such spot, just beyond the signal gantry in the background, became so soft that the embankment collapsed, requiring the temporary closure of two of the four tracks.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 21-D-0383
camera : Nikon D600
lens : 70-200mm f/2.8
focal length : 95.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 250 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 66.778
Train : 6Y48, 08:59 Eastleigh East Yard - Hoo Junction Up Yard departmental