Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 45043 prepares to draw its train out of Longridge Goods Yard prior to running round and taking the train, tender first, back down the branch to Preston. This picture was taken in 1966, the year before final closure. Just to the left of the loco the signal box can be seen controlling the level crossing at the station. See image 34581 for the same location today. [Photograph courtesy Brian Bamber]
Location: Longridge (Lancashire) (former)
Original line: Preston and Longridge Railway
Photographer: David Hindle Collection
Contact photographer: David Hindle Collection
Date: 1966
Image number: 34582