Preston Station - Past & Present
Station Tour - Platform 3
(formerly 5)
The 0-6-0 "Jinty" was a familiar sight in stations up and down the country. This locomotive, 47472, was the Preston Station pilot for many years. This photograph dates from the early 60s and shows the Preston resident performing typical duties. For those interested in model railways, Transport Models in Preston have an exclusive limited edition model of this very locomotive.

Other than the absence of overhead wires and presence of mail bags on the platform, there is little to distinguish this scene from the modern day.

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The 0-6-0 "Jinty" was a familiar sight in stations up and down the country. This locomotive, 47472, was the Preston Station pilot for many years. This photograph dates from the early 60s and shows the Preston resident performing typical duties. For those interested in model railways, Transport Models in Preston have an exclusive limited edition model of this very locomotive.

Other than the absence of overhead wires and presence of mail bags on the platform, there is little to distinguish this scene from the modern day.

(c) Stan Withers

 

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Lostock Hall tank no42297 shortly after arriving at Preston with an afternoon stopping train from Wigan.

(c) Stan Withers

pic1A stranger from the East visits Preston in 1968. Here it is seen (in platform 2) alongside a Brush type 4 in platform 3 at the north of the station. As you can see, there was an impressive turnout to see this popular locomotive.

4472 Flying Scotsman had a busy year in 1968 with an extensive railtour schedule, but that didn't end on 14th August when the curtain was lowered on BR steam. At a time when steam was officially banned from BR metals, 4472 and her owner had an agreement which allowed the loco to continue to run on the main line.

This photo was taken on 26th October 1968 - just over 2 months AFTER the end of steam on BR. The Flying Scotsman appeared on railtours at Preston twice more in 1969 before the agreement expired.

Thanks to Andrew Swarbrick
for the photo and background information.