Steaming to Victory: How Britain’s railways won the war

New book highlights vital role played by Preston’s volunteers during the war

Preston has been recognised for its wartime contribution in a new book by train enthusiast Michael Williams – Steaming to Victory: How Britain’s railways won the war ( published by […]

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