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HRS 1882 Thrutch tunnel, Waterfoot

The narrow valley known as "The Thrutch" between Waterfoot and Bacup presented a significant problem for the East Lancashire Railway Engineers. The proble was solved with the construction of a short eliptical-shaped tunnel in 1859 alongside the narrow gorge. PHOTO: A view through the tunnel towards Waterfoot. 1970.

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