59.002 passed Great Cheverell with 7A17, the 10:24 from Merehead Quarry to Acton, on 23 April 2021. Despite the introduction of large numbers of Class 66s since the Freightliner takeover, the heaviest trains are invariably still worked by 59s. Long may it remain so.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 21-D-0868
camera : Nikon D600
lens : 70-200mm f/2.8
focal length : 100.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 200 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 59.002
Train : 7A17, 10:24 Merehead Quarry - Acton T.C. stone