In 2006, ALEX services from München were operated with a loco at each end between Immenstadt, where the trains reversed, and Oberstdorf. This avoided the need to run round at the end of the branch.
Train ALX86710 approached Oberstdorf with 253.005 leading and 253.004 trailing on 12 July 2006.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 06-D-3679
camera : Nikon D2X
lens : 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0
focal length : 45.00 (67.5mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/500 sec
aperture : f/9
ISO : 200 ISO
original : Digital: 12MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 253.005, top'n'tail with 253.004
Train : ALX86710, 13:21 München Hbf - Oberstdorf Passenger