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Brian's RAILWAY YEARS Modern Image 1974 Electric era | |||
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Class 40 under the wires at Carlisle. The 6th of May 1974 the
W.C.M.L is electrified from London to Glasgow.
Class 87017, 100 mph Intercity electrics were introduced in 1973 they climb Shap with the greatest of ease. |
Intercity electrics at Carlisle, the station is looking a little sooty, the only evidence of the steam days is the canopy on the left, the raised part is where the water tower stood. Since the 2000 station refurbishment that section is now flat.
June 1974 Ascending Shap Class 87015 with Mark 2 air conditioned & none air conditioned, they are the vehicles on a London to Glasgow express . | ||
