40084 approaches the east end of Standedge Tunnel with the 13.49 York to Liverpool Lime St. service in 1980. At the time Trans-Pennine expresses were primarily operated by class 47s, so the appearance of an EE Type 4 probably indicates a loco failure shortly before departure from York.

Location: Standedge Tunnel

Original line: Huddersfield and Manchester Railway (London and North Western Railway)

Photographer: Bill Jamieson

Contact photographer: Bill Jamieson

Contact editor

Date: 11/11/1980

Image number: 42345

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