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This is a project of recording the age of steam that travelled along the North Cornwall Railway 'The Withered Arm'. The line ran from Okehampton through to Padstow, taking in many stops along the way. The line was closed in 1966 and there now remains little left, especially the station at Launceston where, only one building remains on what is now an industrial estate. There are many photographs recording the history but most are in black in white, which is one reason why I have commenced this project, to add colour to what was the magical age of steam. True railway enthusiasts may be critical of the detail, but for me it was about trying to capture the essence and atmosphere of the time. I hope you enjoy the pictures. For more on the North Cornwall Railway go to this site www.northcornwallrailway.co.uk

 
Ford 100e dropping off a passenger at Launceston Railway Station The Castle Series Steam Train 'Launceston Castle No.5000' departing Launceston An 'N class 2-6-0' Train crossing Treneglos Embankment
'The Drop Off' 'Launceston Castle on the Up Line'

 

 'Train Crossing Treneglos Embankment'
 Launceston Railway Station in the 1960's with an ACE set to depart for Padstow N class 2-6-0 at Egloskerry Station with level crossing to the rear. The Ace running back into Launceston Station under the St.Thomas Road Bridge.
'Launceston Railway Station' 'N class 2-6-0 at Egloskerry Station' 'Line under St. Thomas Bridge'
     
line drawing of Train filling up with water at Launceston Railway Station.. Launceston Railway Station Platform with a class 45xx leaving for Plymouth.
'Launceston Railway Station Line Drawing' 'Launceston Railway Station Platform'

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 'The ACE at Egloskerry level crossing'

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Steaming through the Kensey Valley Bullied Pacific 34007 'Wadebridge'  

'Steaming through the Kensey Valley'

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 '34007 Wadebridge steams through Ridgegrove Cutting'

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Today there is still steam activity in Launceston, running along the old line on narrow gauge track, as far as NewMills approx. 2 miles west of Launceston. For more information go to the website: www.launcestonsr.co.uk
 

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