West Coast main line near Hemel Hempstead, 1962
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West Coast main line near Hemel Hempstead, 1962
Image: © Robin Webster Taken: 30 Apr 1962
Viewed from the Grand Union Canal, a train hauled by an English Electric type 4 (later class 40) heads towards London. There is no sign of electrification here yet. The platelayers' hut on the right is opposite the 25 mile post from Euston.
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Image Location
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51.744491
Longitude
-0.501421