The first two months of 1977 saw the 'Western' diesel-hydraulics ranging far and wide on railtour duty as their demise drew near. Here No. 1023 'Western Fusilier' accelerates past Goose Hill Junction, Normanton, having suffered a signal check on the approach, with the 'Western Finale' special from Exeter to York.
Location: Normanton
Original line: North Midland Railway
Photographer: Bill Jamieson
Contact photographer: Bill Jamieson
Date: 12/02/1977
Image number: 38590