On 2nd April 2010, David Spaven samples one of the refuges for permanent way men set into the brick retaining wall opposite Ladhope Vale in Galashiels. See image 57716. This imposing piece of infrastructure was built by the North British Railway following a major landslip in 1916, and is one of his abiding memories from his last journey on the Waverley Route on 2nd January 1969. (Photo by Simon Longland)
Location: Paterson's No 1 Siding (former)
Original line: Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)
Photographer: David Spaven Collection
Contact photographer: David Spaven Collection
Date: 02/04/2010
Image number: 57759