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Wadsley Bridge

The AC/DC Railtour pictured during a pause at Wadsley Bridge on 16th September 1978 hauled by class 76 locos 76021 & 76013. The special commenced at Birmingham New St behind 84002 and travelled to Manchester Piccadilly via Wolverhampton and Crewe. The DC electrics worked the train via the Woodhead route and visited Tinsley and Rotherwood yards, before returning to Manchester as seen in this shot. Other traction used were class 25's, 25204 & 25131.

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Uploaded on October 15, 2017
Taken on September 16, 1978