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Watch as giant transformer turns towards Penwortham power station

Left a bit, right a bit, there was a tight turn from Liverpool Road Pic: Lee Worthington A giant transformer has safely arrived at Penwortham power station in Howick Cross Lane. The multi-tonne load was taken by police convoy from Preston Docks, down Strand Road and up […]

4 weeks ago
Huge transformer convoy makes its way from Preston Docks to Penwortham

The transformer convoy making its way under the Penwortham bypass Pic: Paul Gray A giant electrical transformer has made its way from the Docks to Penwortham. Moving to the National Grid site at Howick Cross Lane the 200-tonne transformer was moved by specialist […]

4 weeks ago
Watch as giant transformer lifted onto Preston Docks

The transformer being lifted from the River Trader Pic: Lee Worthington A giant transformer was lifted onto land at Preston Docks during Saturday lunchtime. Being sailed up the River Ribble on Wednesday the team has patiently waited for weather conditions to […]

4 weeks ago
River Trader at Preston Docks draws hundreds of people to see it

People flocking to see the River Trader as it enters the Docks Pic: Andy Tibor Gerencser Hundreds of people flocked down to Preston Docks today (21 August) to see the River Trader. The barge dropped off a giant electricity transformer just after 12pm this Wednesday afternoon.  […]

1 month ago
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River Trader timing for Preston Docks update is given

The crane getting into position at the Docks Pic: Preston Swing Bridge Detail on when the River Trader is due to heading up the River Ribble to Preston Docks has been confirmed. The barge is due to deliver a giant electricity transformer […]

1 month ago
Route for giant transformer heading between Preston Docks and Penwortham

Police escort for the heavy load on Sunday (24 June) morning Pic: Lancashire Police Tactical Operations The route for a giant electrical transformer from the Docks to Penwortham has been confirmed. Sunday 25 August is expected to see slow-moving traffic during the morning as the ‘very […]

1 month ago
Preston Docks closure as huge electrical transformer being delivered

The River Trader in action Pic: Andy Speariett A huge electrical transformer needed for a National Grid project is to be delivered to the city’s Docks. Preston City Council says the Marina and Docks are closed to water-based […]

1 month ago
Four-year-old pylon lover Lucy’s dream comes true with visit to Penwortham substation

Lucy got to build a pylon on her visit to Penwortham substation Pic: National Grid UK / Facebook A four-year-old with a passion for pylons has paid a special visit to Penwortham substation. After seeing mum Sophie’s viral TikTok video about Lucy’s autism journey and interest in electric […]

7 months ago
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