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Railways Collection: The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859

The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859
A view of the north side of the Royal Albert Bridge from the Devon side of the river Tamar. Queen Victorias consort Prince Albert opened the single broad gauge track bridge over the River Tamar

The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859
A view from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river of the Royal Albert Bridge and Saltash. Queen Victorias consort Prince Albert opened the single broad gauge track bridge over the River Tamar

Railways Collection: Padstow to Wadebridge branch line, Cornwall. 1900

Padstow to Wadebridge branch line, Cornwall. 1900
General view towards Padstow railway line with a steam train approaching from Dennis Hill. Photographer: Unknown

Railways Collection: View of the Ponsanooth viaduct, Cornwall. Early 1900s

View of the Ponsanooth viaduct, Cornwall. Early 1900s
On the advice of the Victorian railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, river crossings for the new Cornish railway line built by the Cornwall Railway Company (1859 to 1889)

Railways Collection: Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899

Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
The crowded platform on 27th March 1899 with the station awning and lamposts decorated with flags and bunting as part of the station opening celebrations

Railways Collection: Welcoming party on the opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899

Welcoming party on the opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
A large group of welcoming dignitaries await the arrival of the first train into Padstow railway station on the opening day 27th March 1899

Railways Collection: Padstow railway station from across the estuary, Cornwall. Before 1907

Padstow railway station from across the estuary, Cornwall. Before 1907
A distant view of the station with steam and smoke issuing from the train locomotive alongside the station platform. In the distance to the left of the station can be seen the girder railway bridge

Railways Collection: Newquay to Chacewater branch line, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Newquay to Chacewater branch line, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fast moving train at Perrancoombe, on the track above the marshes, heading towards Perranporth. Photographer: Unknown

Railways Collection: View from Looe Bridge across the river estuary, showing part of the Liskeard to Looe branch

View from Looe Bridge across the river estuary, showing part of the Liskeard to Looe branch railway line
Small craft moored in the river; loaded trucks on the railway line across the river. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Railways Collection: Liskeard and Caradon Railway. Disused trackway near Cheesewring Quarry, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall

Liskeard and Caradon Railway. Disused trackway near Cheesewring Quarry, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. Around 1920
A walking party, warmly wrapped in outdoor clothing (including trilby hats), taking a break on the old Liskeard to Caradon railway track

Railways Collection: Camborne Railway Station. 1920s

Camborne Railway Station. 1920s
Camborne Station in the early 1920s, including the splendid platform lamps, the flat awning of the down platform contrasting with the pitched version on the up side

Railways Collection: Express passenger train Trevingey, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Express passenger train Trevingey, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
An express passenger train approaching Trevingey near Redruth

Railways Collection: Newsagent stand at Truro Railway Station, Cornwall. 1915

Newsagent stand at Truro Railway Station, Cornwall. 1915
Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1

Newsagent stand at Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1915
Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Exterior view of Truro Railway Station with horse drawn carriages waiting outside, including two carriages from the Red Lion Hotel

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. Between 1904-1912

Truro railway station, Cornwall. Between 1904-1912
A view of the station from the footbridge with the locomotive Tasmania, Bulldog class 3457. Originally built in January 1904 she was renumbered in 1912 to 3395

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1910-1920

Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1910-1920
Exterior view of Truro Railway Station showing horse drawn and motor vehicles waiting outside with their drivers. The registration AF1584 can be seen on the nearest car

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. Around 1910

Truro railway station, Cornwall. Around 1910
View from the footbridge looking east with a passenger train and a goods train waiting at the platforms. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Railways Collection: Perranporth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1903

Perranporth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1903
A view over Perranporth railway station. The station was the terminus of the line from 6 July 1903 until completion of the line to Newquay on 2 January 1905

Railways Collection: Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Exterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with horse drawn carriages

Railways Collection: Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1910

Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1910
Exterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with children in the foreground

Railways Collection: Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932

Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932
View of the Carnon Viaduct showing the original Brunel timber fan structure viaduct being replaced by a new stone structure directly behind the original. The new viaduct opened on 13th August 1933

Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A crowd of people including many horse riders outside the station. A brass band stands under the canopy on the left. Two horse drawn carriages outside the station advertise the Royal Hotel

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. September 1922

Truro railway station, Cornwall. September 1922
A large boiler on a trailer being towed by a tractor, outside Truro railway station. It is thought the boiler was to be delivered to the Poor Law Institution. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. 21st August 1924

Truro railway station, Cornwall. 21st August 1924
A group photograph showing a presentation to two men who tried to save a railwayman. The photo was published in the West Briton on 21st August 1924 but there was no accompanying article

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. 12th June 1918

Truro railway station, Cornwall. 12th June 1918
A group of women and girls with the station master, collecting for the Railway Benevolent Institution on the platform of Truro railway station during the First World War

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. June 1915

Truro railway station, Cornwall. June 1915
Three female staff standing outside the railway station during the First World War, June 1915. Their hat bands say Ticket Collector

Railways Collection: Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1914-1918

Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1914-1918
Three male and two female staff standing on the platform during the First World War. The women wear GWR armbands. A train stands alongside the next platform. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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