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Bodmin Road Station water tower, 1954
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Bodmin Road Station water tower, 1954
A view of Bodmin Road Station, Cornwall in 1954 with locomotive No. 4584 passing the water tower.
Bodmin Road station opened in 1859 near Lanhydrock House (now a National Trust property). The line ceased passenger services in 1967 and the station changed its name to Bodmin Parkway in 1983
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1950s Cornwall Locomotive Station Water Tower 1954 Bodmin Road
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1954, capturing a nostalgic view of Bodmin Road Station in Cornwall. The focal point of this snapshot is the magnificent water tower standing tall against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. Its imposing structure serves as a reminder of the vital role it played in supplying steam locomotives with much-needed water during their journeys. As we delve deeper into this image, our attention is drawn to locomotive No. 4584 gracefully passing by the water tower. This powerful machine symbolizes an era when steam engines ruled the railways, evoking feelings of awe and admiration for their sheer strength and beauty. Bodmin Road Station itself holds historical significance, having opened its doors to passengers in 1859 near Lanhydrock House, which today stands as a National Trust property. However, its passenger services ceased in 1967, leading to a change in name from Bodmin Road Station to Bodmin Parkway in 1983. This photograph encapsulates not only an iconic moment frozen in time but also represents an important chapter in Cornwall's railway history. It invites us to reflect upon how transportation has evolved over the years while appreciating the architectural marvels that once stood proudly along these tracks.
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