The prototype 'EM1' class Bo-Bo Electric No. 26000 'Tommy' had originally been built at Doncaster in 1941 as LNER No. 6701 for the Woodhead line. WW2 put that project on hold and 6701 was put in store and then re-numbered in 1946 as LNER No. 6000. The locomotive was loaned to Dutch Railways from 1947-52 who named it 'Tommy' in commemoration of British soldiers. 26000 was finally withdrawn in 1970. Photo taken - Saturday 18th April 1964.

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