The Highworth Branch
17th July 2008

I've been wanting to photograph the scrap metal train on the remains of the Highworth branch in Swindon for some time. As the train runs rather infrequently I was very surprised to see it this morning when I just happened to be driving by. Even better the camera was in the car and I had 2 hours of spare time available too.

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Loco 66059 pushes its way through the undergrowth as it heads towards Coopers metal recycling works
Loco 66059 pushes its way through the undergrowth as it heads towards Coopers metal recycling works
2592x1944
2008-01-20 13:29:13
 A good crop of blackberries on either side of the line as 66059 approaches Gypsy lane overbridge.
A good crop of blackberries on either side of the line as 66059 approaches Gypsy lane overbridge.
2592x1944
2008-01-20 13:29:32
 The 4 loaded wagond have been positioned by the works shunter, the 66 is cut off the empties and coupled to the loaded wagons by the travelling shunter
The 4 loaded wagond have been positioned by the works shunter, the 66 is cut off the empties and coupled to the loaded wagons by the travelling shunter
2592x1944
2008-01-20 13:31:04
 The 66 having set back into the former BMW plant exchange sidings, Coopers shunter collects and positions the empties for loading.
The 66 having set back into the former BMW plant exchange sidings, Coopers shunter collects and positions the empties for loading.
2592x1944
2008-01-20 13:38:44
Heading back with 4 loaded wagons for the train, the works siding and shunter on the left.
Heading back with 4 loaded wagons for the train, the works siding and shunter on the left.
2592x1944
2008-01-20 13:40:31
 Later 66059 leaves the main line at Highworth Junction with 4 more empty wagons for loading.
Later 66059 leaves the main line at Highworth Junction with 4 more empty wagons for loading.
2592x1944
2008-01-20 15:01:28
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