The seldom photographed north portal of Whitrope Tunnel, seen in December 1968 about to swallow up an EE Type 4 hauling a freight, which includes an EURS brake van trip. The train had been photographed earlier in the day at Heriot station see image 26200.

Location: Whitrope Tunnel (former)

Original line: Border Union Railway (North British Railway)

Photographer: Bruce McCartney

Contact photographer: Bruce McCartney

Contact editor

Date: 12/1968

Image number: 26600

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