2003
SD5329 : The Railway Children - nameplate
taken 23 years ago, near to Higher Penwortham, Lancashire, England
The Railway Children - nameplate
A High Speed Train power car (43098) had been named after the charity called The Railway Children. The charity, based in Crewe, raises money for street children in cities in developing countries.
Preston Railway Station
Preston railway station is a major station on the West Coast Main Line, about half-way between London and Glasgow. It is served by Northern Rail, Virgin Trains, and TransPennine Express services, plus First ScotRail overnight sleeper services between London and Scotland.
The current station was built in 1880 and extended in 1903 and 1913, when it had fifteen platforms; only eight platforms remain in regular use today.
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- Grid Square
- SD5329, 652 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Stephen Craven (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 23 March, 2003 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 24 December, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 5342 2906 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:45.3484N 2:42.4766W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 5342 2906
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
