Andrew Fowler's superb new book is now available. Timed to coincide with the 2012 Guild, the book takes a nostalgic look back at the railways of Preston, covering the 50 years up to the beginning of the new millennium.
There's something for everyone, from the golden age of steam through the transition years and into the diesel /electric era. The book is packed with colour images charting the history of our favourite station and the railways which radiate from it.
The book can be bought on-line now and will be on the shelves in all good bookshops over the next couple of days...
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Monday, 16 July 2012
The Train now standing at Platform Zero...
From Wednesday, a special shuttle service for the Open Golf will run between Preston and Ansdell & Fairhaven. The service runs at half-hourly intervals from the RES platform - the pre-1972 platform 2.
The last time the RES platform was used for passenger services was during a closure on the East side of the station, when Preston gained a Platform Zero for a short while. Since the old footbridge is long-gone, the only access is via the subway from the main station.
The last time the RES platform was used for passenger services was during a closure on the East side of the station, when Preston gained a Platform Zero for a short while. Since the old footbridge is long-gone, the only access is via the subway from the main station.
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Steam Spectacular - Diesel Doldrums
The first Fellsman of the season kicked-off the regular steam season for 2012 yesterday. The Fellsman is now an established feature of the railtour calendar, and is all but sold out every Wednesday through to August.
This year though, the Fellsman isn't the only regular steam at Preston, with The Cumbrian Mountain Express and Welsh Mountaineer trains running in regular slots on Saturdays and Tuesdays respectively. Add to that the new kid on the block, The Mersey Moorlander Express, and we have the prospect of weeks like the following, with steam on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday!
Saturday, August 11 [STEAM] The Cumbrian Mountain Express - via Manchester
Monday, August 13 [STEAM / DIESEL] The Mersey Moorlander
Tuesday, August 14 [STEAM] The Welsh Mountaineer (Preston - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Wednesday, August 15 [STEAM] The Fellsman
All great for the steam-fans, but preserved diesel tours are again looking less than exciting, still with no class 40 or Western available and even 55022 currently on only one engine. All the more reason to take advantage of this weekend's class 20 tour.
This year though, the Fellsman isn't the only regular steam at Preston, with The Cumbrian Mountain Express and Welsh Mountaineer trains running in regular slots on Saturdays and Tuesdays respectively. Add to that the new kid on the block, The Mersey Moorlander Express, and we have the prospect of weeks like the following, with steam on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday!
Saturday, August 11 [STEAM] The Cumbrian Mountain Express - via Manchester
Monday, August 13 [STEAM / DIESEL] The Mersey Moorlander
Tuesday, August 14 [STEAM] The Welsh Mountaineer (Preston - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Wednesday, August 15 [STEAM] The Fellsman
All great for the steam-fans, but preserved diesel tours are again looking less than exciting, still with no class 40 or Western available and even 55022 currently on only one engine. All the more reason to take advantage of this weekend's class 20 tour.
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Today's tours
 SRPS Railtours 1Z53 Glenrothes-Llandudno. 47854 leading. |
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 SRPS Railtours 1Z53 Glenrothes-Llandudno. 47270 bringing up the rear. |
Video - footage of 46233's exploits in the area today Here |
Friday, 15 June 2012
New Timetable Features
The new calendar system for the Gen / Timetable page has a few extra advantages. If you have a Googke account of your own, you can import events from our Timetable into your own calendar, to receive reminders. That's very useful if you want to nip -out for a quick photo of a tour.
Full times for this weekend's tours, including the 46233 Duchess of Sutherland tour to Blackpool, are now on the Gen/Timetable page
Full times for this weekend's tours, including the 46233 Duchess of Sutherland tour to Blackpool, are now on the Gen/Timetable page
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Father's Day Classic Cars at RSR
Sunday 17th June
On Fathers Day, this Sunday, its the Annual Classic Cars and Bikes day. The event has been getting bigger and better each year. Amongst entrants this year there's everything from a 1930s Austin 7 to an Aston Martin DB4, E-Type Jaguar and even a Green Goddess fire engine! On the motorcycle front, we're expecting a number this year, including scooters, mopeds and a wartime Ariel.
The railway will run as normal, open 1000 to 1700 and your ticket gives unlimited free rides for the day plus visits to the museum and workshop.
Adults £6, Children (from 3yrs) £4 and Family Ticket (2+2) £18 - there is no need to book in advance.
www.ribblesteam.org.uk
On Fathers Day, this Sunday, its the Annual Classic Cars and Bikes day. The event has been getting bigger and better each year. Amongst entrants this year there's everything from a 1930s Austin 7 to an Aston Martin DB4, E-Type Jaguar and even a Green Goddess fire engine! On the motorcycle front, we're expecting a number this year, including scooters, mopeds and a wartime Ariel.
The railway will run as normal, open 1000 to 1700 and your ticket gives unlimited free rides for the day plus visits to the museum and workshop.
Adults £6, Children (from 3yrs) £4 and Family Ticket (2+2) £18 - there is no need to book in advance.
www.ribblesteam.org.uk
Gen / Timetable Page Upgrade
Keeping the Gen page up-to-date requires a fair amount of effort, so I haven't always been able to add everything which may be of interest. To try to improve the information on offer, there have been some changes to the format and a move to Google Calendars.
The big advantage is that this way, the job can be shared out. There is now a small band of us who keep the page current and I'm sure you will agree that it's a huge step forward.
Not only will there be more trains listed (more ECS and light engine movements), the information is more complete, with full sets of times round the North West, where available.
Thanks to Dave Felton and David Stuart for their efforts.
The big advantage is that this way, the job can be shared out. There is now a small band of us who keep the page current and I'm sure you will agree that it's a huge step forward.
Not only will there be more trains listed (more ECS and light engine movements), the information is more complete, with full sets of times round the North West, where available.
Thanks to Dave Felton and David Stuart for their efforts.
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