Line maintenance team near Ladhope Tunnel, Galashiels, in the 1950s/60s. (John O'Neil and unidentified colleague). Gary Straiton adds: The chap on the right is Mick Guthrie. Mr. O'Neil was a hard man. He was of Irish descent and was always fighting. He had a habit of asking lads for their big jackets to take back to Ireland. Had to beg for his job after being caught fighting in a wagon in Gala yard ...
Location: Paterson's No 1 Siding (former)
Original line: Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)
Photographer: Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Contact photographer: Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
Image number: 57716