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Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
Filename: TRURI-RYpad-7.tiff
Size: 8302 x 6091 (15.6MB)
Date: 12th September 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.542062, -4.939017
© From the collection of the RIC
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Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
A crowd of excited onlookers surge over the tracks and onto the platform to witness the arrival of the first train, smoke billowing, on 27th March 1899, the grand opening day. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London and South Western Railway. The locomotive is an Adams 4-4-0. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : RYpad.7
Media ID 12567787
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the grand opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall, on 27th March 1899. This print captures a moment of sheer excitement and anticipation as a crowd of onlookers surge over the tracks and onto the platform to witness the arrival of the first train. The billowing smoke from the locomotive adds an air of drama and spectacle to this historic event. Padstow railway station served as the western terminus for the North Cornwall Railway, operated by the London and South Western Railway. It was a pivotal hub connecting this picturesque coastal town with other parts of Cornwall and beyond. The photograph showcases not only the significance of this transportation milestone but also highlights how it brought people together in celebration. The locomotive featured in this image is an Adams 4-4-0, its powerful presence symbolizing progress and modernity during that era. Although we do not know who captured this remarkable moment on film, their skillful composition allows us to relive a piece of history through their lens. This print from Royal Cornwall Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Padstow's past, reminding us of how railways transformed communities and opened up new possibilities for travel and trade. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our enduring fascination with technological advancements.
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