The gradient on Farington Curve is around 1:90 but it somehow looks steeper and the sharp curve means it could be tricky for drivers in charge of substantial loads. Colas 70809 lifts the Preston Dock to Lindsey (empty) bitumen tanks away from the junction on to the East Lancashire line on 10th June 2021.
Location: Farington Curve Junction
Original line: North Union Railway
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 10/06/2021
Image number: 77145