Whitrope Tunnel
The south portal of Whitrope Tunnel on the Waverley Route, 12 miles south of Hawick, photographed in the summer of 2009. Built in the 1860s and closed along with the line in 1969, the 1,200 yard tunnel is currently sealed for safety reasons following a partial collapse. For a view looking back from above the tunnel in BR days see 34551.
Location: Whitrope Tunnel (former)
Original line: Border Union Railway (North British Railway)
Photographer: John Furnevel
Contact photographer: John Furnevel
Date: 10/07/2009
Image number: 73703
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