Preston Light Railway

[Preston Pilot 47472]

Does anyone have any updated information on the Light Railway network planned for the city of Preston. The last I heard (March) was that trials are to take place in the autumn of this year on the trackbed of the disused Preston and Longridge Railway in the Deepdale area.
David

[Midland Compound]

I'll eat my hat if this ever happens !

[48111]

Well Preston Pilot, lets hope it goes ahead mate, keep us informed.

48111

[mickey1852000]

The test track behind the westview leisure centre is rumoured to be almost ready for launch, the prototype vehicles are allready in the factory adjoining the track.

I am building a gallery of shots from the development of this project starting with a few photos of the line in its derelict state.
Some people may find these interesting, the gallery can be viewed at
http://northwestrailphoto.fotopic.net/c1868415.html

[Preston Pilot 47472]

Adrian, that's an interesting set of P&L images on your website. Whilst you were photographing the line did you check out Deepdale Mill Street bridge. On the west side of the roadside there used to be a crest moulded into the bridge side and, if I recall correctly, an iron band with the P&L details moulded into a concrete flag outside Deepdale station on Deepdale Road, although this latter item may now have disappeared.
I believe the platform near Skeffington Road you mention was used for a very short period by a local cotton mill for coal and a rail chair track works on the opposite side of the line for unloading scrap.
Let's hope this light railway takes off as it's sorely needed.