Essex(ish) Escapades, 16/07

A trip over to Manningtree this morning to get a few photos of the morning freights around Cattawade Viaducts.

OS_DSC_9171_160709_small90004 pushes away from Diss bound for Norwich.

OS_DSC_9179_160709_small90004 is now seen crossing the River Stour at Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9187_160709_smallA northbound Intercity set crosses the border river at Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9191_160709_smallNational Express were strengthening services south of Ipswich today to cater for the Lattitude Festival at Halesworth. This is a 6 car 170 passing Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9197_160709_small66731 winds off the Harwich branch with 6P41, the Harwich – North Walsham tanks.

OS_DSC_9199_160709_smallA well loaded Freightliner passes a sunny Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9203_160709_small90014 prepares to stop at Manningtree Station.

OS_DSC_9244_160709_small90043 passes Manningtree Station.

OS_DSC_9252_160709_small360120 takes on passengers at Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9264_160709_small90019 arrives at Manningtree from the north.

OS_DSC_9285_160709_small66161 on 6Z19 Harwich – Acton passes Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9293_160709_small90006 arrives at Manningtree.

OS_DSC_9316_160709_small90019 again….

OS_DSC_9305_160709_small66727 passes Manningtree with 4M02 to Hams Hall as the light fades.

OS_DSC_9334_160709_small47501 brings a failed set through Diss at about 20:50, heading for Crown Point.

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