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Hayle Railway, Tresavean Incline, Lanner, England
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Hayle Railway, Tresavean Incline, Lanner, England
Hayle Railway, Tresavean Incline, Lanner, near Redruth, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s
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1. Title: "A Blast from the Past: The Hayle Railway's Tresavean Incline in the 1920s" The photograph captures a glimpse into the rich industrial history of Cornwall, England, with an image of the Hayle Railway's Tresavean Incline dating back to the 1920s. Located in the quaint village of Lanner, near Redruth, this historic railway incline was once a vital part of the region's mining industry. The Hayle Railway, established in 1837, was a crucial transportation system that connected the tin and copper mines in the area with the port of Hayle. The Tresavean Incline, a remarkable engineering feat, was added to the railway in 1852 to help overcome the steep gradient between the mines and the port. This incline was unique as it used water balance technology, which involved counterbalancing the weight of the loaded and empty wagons to help pull them up the incline. In the photograph, we can see a steam-powered locomotive at the top of the incline, ready to descend and pull the loaded wagons up the steep incline. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work that went into extracting and transporting the valuable minerals from the Cornish mines during this era. The 1920s were a period of transition for the Hayle Railway, as the demand for tin and copper was declining, and the railway was eventually closed in 1938. Today, the Tresavean Incline is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's industrial past and the engineering marvels that shaped Cornwall's history. This photograph serves as a reminder of the area's rich heritage and the vital role that the Hayle Railway and its inclines played in Cornwall's industrial development.
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