Less than 2 miles out of Preston at the start of Day 7 (27 April 2012) of the Great Britain V railtour, with 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' approaching Farington Curve Junction gradually building up speed. The train had been routed onto the slow line to allow a following London bound Pendolino to pass it before Balshaw Lane Junction, the southern end of the 4 track section from Preston.
Location: Farington Curve Junction
Original line: North Union Railway
Photographer: John McIntyre
Contact photographer: John McIntyre
Date: 27/04/2012
Image number: 38602