Unfortunately, some troublesome cloud has shrouded the sun but, having

said that, by this time in the morning this view is becoming a little backlit so perhaps it is a blessing in disguise. 168218 passes just north of King's Sutton working the 09.09 Marylebone to Stratford-on-Avon Chiltern service. No doubt services such as this are conveying many tourists from London to Shakespeer's home town so a regular return direct service pattern is a positive thing but as for the units operating these trains, I am not so sure?