EM1 electric locomotive and train emerging from the new Woodhead Tunnel.
One of the problems linked with the electrification of the Woodhead Route was that the original twin-bore Woodhead Tunnels were to narrow and low to allow for the overhead electric cables. Rather than enlarge these tunnels, it was decided to create a new tunnel, immediately to the south of the old ones. This can clearly be seen in this photograph of an EM1 locomotive emerging with its train from the new tunnel in February 1964. The original tunnels stand abandoned to the left of the new one while the original castellated station building has been demolished. Incidentally, the Woodhead Tunnels were over three miles long. See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L2537
Creator: Clarke, John - 1964-02
Contributor: Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester
Type: Black and White
Format: 60mm, 60mm
Copyright: Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester
Source: John Clarke Collection - Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester (part of John Clarke Collection - Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester, copy of Acetate Negative)
Identifier: 244A
OS Reference: 411300 399900
