On Thursday 3rd June 1954, the days of steam through Woodhead Tunnel were numbered as the new twin line bore of the electrified route was opened. On that day, LNER-designed Thompson B1 No. 61317 makes a headlong charge uphill towards the sulphrous depths with an eastbound train for Sheffield. 61317 was built by NBL of Glasgow in May 1948 and would be withdrawn in Sept. 1962.

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