The old Thurgoland Tunnel, seen from the Sheffield end, in April 1986. Note the additional brick lining, which prevented the tunnel from being double tracked
The old Thurgoland Tunnel, seen from the Sheffield end, in April 1986. Note the additional brick lining, which prevented the tunnel from being double tracked
22nd July 2003
Woodhead Route 1986
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From Alan at 2004-09-26 14:18:16 : i got a photo of that tunnel, i might have taken it from the other end. the link is below http://alan9343.fotopic.net/p7219061.html
From Rob's Photo Pages at 2006-01-17 17:38:24 : Hi, The lining on the old double track tunnel was found to be too thin and needed strengthening, so BR dug a single line tunnel next to it. Your image is of that single line tunnel :-)

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