Under glorious afternoon skies, 86627 and 86622 lead the 11.13

Felixstowe to Trafford Park 4M87 Freightliner service. The veteran ac electrics are passing Victoria bridge near Roade on the down fast line. Whilst this was very rare up to about a month ago, now it is common practice. With the massively reduced timetable control have so many gaps that they can allow freight services in between passenger trains.