Ashton Swing Bridge (Preston)

The road and rail swing bridge, and its control tower by the Preston Dock lock, can be seen ahead of Barclay 0-4-0ST 1147/1908 John Howe as it returns to the RSR depot with a train. Road traffic is halted to allow the train to use the swing bridge.

Location: Ashton Swing Bridge (Preston)

Original line: Ribble Branch (North Union Railway and Preston Corporation Joint)

Photographer: Mark Bartlett

Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett

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Date: 13/04/2009

Image number: 23257

Tags: Swing Bridge
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