Preston Station Gallery

Photos from 2000 to the present day


Most viewed - Photo of the Day 2010
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Final glimpse - in the low morning sun, 6233 Duchess of Sutherland runs light with support coach from Carnforth to Crewe.298 viewsThis is the last time we will see this loco for some time, as it it undergoes a major overhaul.

Photo : Adrian Bradshaw 08-10-2010
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On its first test-run following major overhaul at Carnforth, 8F no. 48151 calls at Preston to take water.296 viewsPhoto : Mike Birtles 18/03/2010
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DRS class 47 no.47501 waits for the road north with inspection saloon in tow.291 viewsPhoto : Adrian Bradshaw 2/9//2010
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70013 Oliver Cromwell was scheduled to take water at Cherry Tree, but in the event, arrived early at Preston, having missed the stop. 289 viewsWater was taken at platform 7 instead while class 37 and 47 diesels top & tailed the tour south back to Leicester.

Photo : Adrian Bradshaw 19/03/2010
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K4 61994 The Great Marquess sits on Platform 9 at Preston 286 viewsPhotos : David Cawthra 23-09-2010
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55022 Royal Scots Grey waits at 04.30am on platform 6, ready to take the Capital Deltic tour from Preston to Kings Cross. 282 viewsThe loco performed faultlessly, finally returning to Preston more than an hour late due to delays caused by a failed unit at Kings Cross and signalling failure in the Wakefield area.

Photo : Adrian Bradshaw 12/06/2010
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6233 Duchess of Sutherland heads north on the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Liverpool to Carlisle.280 viewsPhoto : Phil Tyrer 21/08/2010
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87002 Royal Sovereign, back on its old stamping ground. The class 67 and a couple of non-blue/grey coaches spoiled the otherwise immaculate 1980s look of the train.279 viewsThe 87 was in charge of the return leg of the Three Peaks by Rail excursion for teams of walkers raising money for the Railway Children charity.

Photo : Adrian Bradshaw 26/06/201
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71000 Duke of Gloucester prepares to move to the south end of P7 to take water before hauling the Cumbrian Coast Explorer north to Carlisle.279 viewsPhoto : 03/07/201
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60s are are real rarity at Preston these days, but Saturday 8th May brought two of the dwindling class through the station. 278 views60010 and 60085 top & tailed the 6L45 engineers train.

Photo : Adam Parkinson 9/5/2010
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6233 Duchess of Sutherland powers up the WCML on the outward working of the Royal Scot.278 viewsPhoto : Adrian Bradshaw 22/05/2010
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6233 Duchess of Sutherland crosses Fylde Arches on the outward leg of The Cumbrian Mountain Express. 275 viewsThe blue skies of the morning run were replaced by leaden ones for the return, via the S&C.
Photo : Merve Williams 24/07/2010
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