2. Railways

ECML Cockenzie to Reston

Due to a landslip at Haltwhistle on the Newcastle to Carlisle road, some freights were diverted onto the East Coast so I took myself out for the day. An early start to get the other side of the Edinburgh bypass was important and the weather was looking promising. 1/3/2002
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    This location is near Reston and is about 8 miles from the England - Scotland border. The down "Highland Chieftain" comes north with 43120 and 43119 on either end of the HST set. The train details are 1S24 1200 Kings Cross to Inverness.
    I had just about given up on this working and was about to leave when I heard it approach. 60091 still wears its Trainload Coal subsector livery and is booked to 6E30 1329 Dalzell to Lackenby empty steel flats.
    Using my 300mm telephoto lens for the second time this day to secure this shot of 60091 on its southbound journey. The line follows the lie of the land and it takes a long sweeping curve to the left.