A second angle of this working, emphasising the lovely shadows. Soon they will show the outline of a palisade fence, the wooden posts in the ballast indicate where the catenary masts will be erected.

'Orion' with the 5Q51 06.40 Derby Litchurch Lane to East Ham E.M.U.D.

Best seen 'large'.

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'Orion' with the 5Q51 06.40 Derby Litchurch Lane to East Ham E.M.U.D.

Best seen 'large'.

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Another look at the 5Q76 Litchchurch Lane - Wembley unit drag, featuring the church spires of Seaton and Uppingham.

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The 5Q76 Litchchurch Lane - Wembley unit drag, but not as planned!

Running late as usual, it looked like this service had been diverted 'main line' at Syston Junction, as it went straight on instead of turning right towards Melton Mowbray. However, this was to avoid a problem between Syston North and East Junctions, and it reversed up the west side of the triangle to regain its booked route. The downside was more lateness, but sadly put the class 50 on the rear, whereas it had been leading!

At least the sun kept shining........

Best enjoyed 'large'.

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The 5Q70 11.01 Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley unit move heads slowly over Uppingham Brook.

Barriers 6376 and 6377 are also part of the consist.

Looks good 'large'.

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