‘The trains have been suspended in both directions until further notice, sir. We have possession of the line.’

Donald May shivered as he and Georgie Ellis walked into the tunnel under the Templeton Estate.

‘Who discovered the body?

‘The driver of the 12.17 from Holme Hill to Hartley, Halifax and Wakefield.’

‘What time did the train enter the tunnel?’

‘It was ten minutes late – as usual for Northern Fail – so it was about 12.28. What are you laughing at sir?’

‘Just thinking of Freddie. He would be able to tell you exactly, based on time of departure from Holme Hill and likely speed from there to the tunnel mouth. Perhaps I will do later!’

‘Or old Quick Draw?’

‘Ho...

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