37610 & 37059 Denchworth (Circourt Bridge) 22 April 2016

37610 T.S. (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 & 37059 approach Circourt Bridge, Denchworth, on the up relief line on 22 April 2016 with the Pathfinder Tours 1Z36 05:13 Eastleigh to Carlisle railtour. This was the first day of the four day 'Spring West Highlander' luxury landcruise. The train was booked to stop in the loop for a short while to allow two HSTs to pass. As it was an exceedingly dull morning, I took this picture from the north side of the line, to give a slightly different viewpoint to this well known location. This view also clearly shows the one remaining lineside tree, and the evidence of where its neighbours once were. All part of the plan for the forthcoming but much delayed Great Western Mainline electrification scheme. Just two days after I took this picture the location was completely lost, as a mast, complete with diagonal support was erected in the immediate foreground. It will take forever if they keep adding just one mast each weekend!