City's steam era set for birthday tribute
On August 3 1958 the very last passenger steam train left Preston, driven by the late Ernie Heyes.
Now, 49 years later, Ernie’s wife Margaret Hayes is pushing for the historical day in Lancashire’s steam engine era to be enshrined for good.
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Hide AdMargaret said: “It’s us now that have to get this commemorated for the next 50 years.”
Margaret has been joined by railway historian and author Bob Gregson.
Bob, who used to live in Hoghton, said: “I think it’s only right that the plaque should be put in Preston.”
Hopes are to place the plaque on the central platforms, where the steam trains used to depart from.
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Hide AdMember of Preston Historical Society, Aidan Turner-Bishop, has also thrown his support behind the idea.
Preton railway station’s management, Virgin Trains, are currently in talks with the campaigners about bringing the idea to life.