Preston Station
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Preston Station by Martin Addison as part of the Geograph project.
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Preston Station
Image: © Martin Addison Taken: Unknown
Class 40's 40082 and 40178 stand in the station with, respectively, a train of bitumen tanks and a train of ICI chemical tanks. The class 40's were initially built for express passenger use but were demoted as lighter and more powerful types became available. They provided many years of sterling service on heavy freight trains and were particularly synonymous with the northwest of England. Above the trains is a bridge that connected the station platforms with the Rail Express Parcels depot - since removed. In the background County Hall is just visible.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.75395
Longitude
-2.707412
