The transformer in Marsh Lane Pic: Deanna Louise A 178-tonne transformer has made its way through Preston and is now on the motorway heading for Burnley. Setting off from the […]

The long, slow, march of a 150 tonne transformer through the streets of Preston has begun. Lifted into position at Preston Docks on Friday lunchtime the heavy load is now […]

The delivery of another heavy electricity transformer will close roads in Preston. A 400 tonne transformer was lifted off the river by specialist barge, the Terra Marique. Now a regular […]

Returning for another delivery, the Terra Marique could be seen straddling the Preston and Penwortham banks of the River Ribble earlier today. It’s only a month from the last delivery, […]

The unique specialist heavy lift boat Terra Marique returned to Preston today to deliver another weighty cargo. Tied up on the Preston Docks side of the River Ribble, the barge […]

THERE were just inches to spare as the heaviest load to ever be carried on Preston’s roads was delivered without a hitch. Crowds awoke early to see the first instalment […]