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Facing a choice of three platform lines, a Brush Type

4 Class 47 diesel hauled ‘drag’ arrives out of the darkness of the tunnel to the north-west of Birmingham New Street with a diverted express that has come from either Wolverhampton or the WCML via Rugeley. Rarely is a clear view through the gloom of the tunnel available. At the other end, in pre-diesel days, would have been found Monument Lane MPD whilst the tracks curving steeply to the left lead to the Lifford Junctions, the Lickey Incline and ultimately the south west of England.