From 2008 : Standard 4MT 2-6-0 No. 76079 arrives at Preston with the diverted "Cotton Mills Express".491 viewsPhoto : Alex Black 15-Mar-2008
From 2008 : Princess Royal Class 4-6-2 No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth waits at Preston on Saturday.454 views6201 was expected to double head the Cotton Mills Express back to Manchester Victoria with 76079.
Photo : Alex Black 15-Mar-2008
WCRC class 37 37712339 viewsMartin Brown 16/7/2008
On-time according to the new freight timetable, 66418 waits on platform 3 for the "peg" on the 4s44 liner.335 viewsPhoto : Haydn Tomlinson 17/12/2008
Back on the train, ready for the off...294 viewsAdrian Bradshaw 09-10-2008
An unusual livery at Preston - The Voyagers which transferred to Arriva Cross Country when Virgin lost the franchaise last year have been gradually repainted into this smart new colour-scheme. 286 viewsAlthough common further south, they don't normally venture as far north as Preston. On this occasion, a failed Virgin West Coast Voyager resulted in the hiring of this unit from Arriva. The train worked into Preston and then quickly south again, with the northward diagram being taken-over by a Virgin unit.
Photo : Martin Brown 10/09/2008
Another GM/EMD visitor waits for the road north. All photos ASB 09/10/200283 viewsAdrian Bradshaw 09-10-2008
Old-timer 37612 drags the young whipper-snapper 66427 north through platform 3.279 viewsAny stragglers from the PrestonRail Yahoo! Group monthly meet-up for a pint and a chat, may have caught this ensemble back at the station a little later.
Photo : Mike Thomas 12/11/2008
67029 approaches the Swing Bridge on the Preston Docker tour276 viewsAdrian Bradshaw19-01-2008
Out of the fog...275 viewsSpitfire's "Christmas Cracker" from Skipton to Blackpool passes Lea with 37248 leading 37676.
Photo : ASB 29/11/2008
The Duchess comes off the train. Then after a little drink down on Platform 7..270 viewsAdrian Bradshaw 09-10-2008
Just to prove that the old girl got to The Cross, here is a shot of the 40 on the blocks at her destination.267 viewsMike and Martin's photos are available on the Visitors Page.