Narrow gauge JLP01_08_059840

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STAFFORDSHIRE. A view of the construction of a structure, probably on Section B of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing an engine on a narrow gauge railway, a crane and a team of workers carrying out various tasks.
In the registers for the collection, the subject of the photograph has been recorded as Site Repair Services B.1. M6'. The work on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), between junctions J13 to J16 started in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Section B was 6 1/2 miles in length between Whitgreave and Beech
Copyright © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Media ID 24180616
Date: 17th December 2021
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Image Size: 5298 x 5295 Pixels
Filesize is 5.33MB
Associated Categories: M6 Motorway
Keywords: 1960s, construction, crane, locomotive, machinery, motorway, people, railway, work