With Ely Cathedral on the skyline, 60163 'Tornado' accelerates away from Ely North Junction over typical Fenland terrain with 1Z86, the 07.45 Ashford International-Norwich 'Cathedrals Express' on 15th December 2012. Photo: Michael Smyth.

Having negotiated the tightly curved Ely Avoiding Line, preserved Class 40 No. D213 ‘ANDANIA’ accelerates 1Z75, the 06.19 InterCity rail tour special from Manchester Piccadilly to Great Yarmouth past Prickwillow on the rising gradient from Ely North Junction before crossing the River Lark, a tributary of the River Great Ouse. 16th April 2022. Photo: Michael Smyth.