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Trenance viaduct, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1910View of the viaduct taken from Trenance Gardens, with four women, wearing straw boaters, standing in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Perranporth railway bridge. Late 1800sA view from Nampara side of the railway bridge looking down Boscawen Road with Perranporth village and beach in the background
Locomotive Smelter on the Redruth and Chacewater line, Cornwall. After 1854Driver and fireman posing for the camera and a group of small children looking on from the vantage point of a high hedge in the background
Railway Station, St Austell, Cornwall. July 1990St Austell station in the 1990s when the gardens and flower beds won awards. The original footbridge, which dates from 1882, was removed in 2019 after a modern
Liskeard and Looe Railway Staff, Wagon Repair Works, Moorswater, Liskeard, Cornwall. December 1908This staff photograph was taken outside the doors of the wagon repair works at Moorswater in December 1908. Operation of the line was taken over by Great Western Railway (GWR)
View of Gwinear Road station looking west, Cornwall. Possibly at the opening of the Helston branch line on 9th May 1887This photograph was probably taken on 9th May 1887, the opening day of the Helston branch line. Every part of the railway infrastructure in view is in almost perfect condition
Royal Albert Bridge under construction, Saltash, Cornwall. 1858View of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river. The first span was in place and the second span was floated out on to the river on 10th July 1858
The Camborne Redruth Tramway, Redruth, Cornwall. After 1902Open top tram number 4 approaching the west end of Redruth, alongside a horse and carriage. It is advertising the company Moffatt of Camborne
Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902View south down St Georges Road of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct. This viaduct was replaced by an all stone structure which opened on the 17 August 1902
GWR tank number 34 pictured with four men on the St Ives branch. Around 1905The image shows GWR number 34 pictured with two unnamed men, Charlie Gould the fireman standing on the running plate and the driver Nickie Curnow standing with his feeder (oil can)
Moresk Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1904General view of the Brunel stone and timber Moresk Viaduct also known as the Truro viaduct. It was replaced by a second stone viaduct built alongside which opened on the 14th February 1904
Liskeard and Caradon Railway. Disused trackway near Cheesewring Quarry, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. Around 1920A walking party, warmly wrapped in outdoor clothing (including trilby hats), taking a break on the old Liskeard to Caradon railway track
Camborne Railway Station. 1920sCamborne 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
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Between 1904-1912A 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
Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Early 1900sExterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with horse drawn carriages
Laying gravel before the opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. Before March 1899A view of Padstow railway station with gravel being laid by horse and cart prior to its opening on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway
View of Moresk viaduct from Moresk street in Truro. Pre 1881Image shows a woman crossing the Moresk footbridge which was replaced with a road bridge in 1881 with Brunels Moresk viaduct in the background
St Ives Railway Station, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900sSt Ives Railway Station from Porthminster beach. A fleet of seine boats are drawn up on the beach below. Photographer: Unknown
View of St Ives with the railway station in foreground. Around 1880The St Ives branch was opened on 1st June 1877, by the GWR as successors to the West Cornwall Railway. The stonework of the railway buildings still appears very fresh in this view
Falmouth Railway Station, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the platform at Falmouth Railway Station with a train in, looking towards the harbour and the town. Photographer: Unknown
Trenance viaduct, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1905-1910Trenance Viaduct in Newquay with stone piers and wrought iron girders. This viaduct opened in 1874 and replaced the original timber viaduct which had opened in 1849
Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899Crowds of people waiting for the first train to arrive at Padstow station on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London
The Royal Visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Grampound Road, Cornwall. 15th July 1903The Royal visit in 1903 by the Prince of Wales (later King George V) and Princess Mary, leaving the station at Grampound Road in an open carriage
R & J Lean furniture remover wagon outside Truro Railway Station, Cornwall. After 1893Great Western Railway agent R & J Lean, furniture remover waiting outside Truro Railway Station on a horse-drawn covered waggon. The business is listed in Kellys directory from 1893 to 1926
GWR 6-wheeled clerestory 3rd class coach No. 1692. Around 1912A Great Western Railway 6-wheeled clerestory 3rd class coach No. 1692. This particular coach was used in the Fowey strike in 1912
Workers in front of locomotive GWR 1307. Possibly around 1895A group of railway workers in front of the Great Western Railway engine 1307. The 2-4-2T engine was built by in 1895 by Kitson and Company and was withdrawn from service in 1926. Photographer: Unknown
GWR (4-4-0) Bulldog SWIFT (3350) with men posed in front. Between 1900-1912Image shows GWR (4-4-0) Bulldog SWIFT (3350) possibly at Truro station although the locality is unknown. Eight workers are posed in front of the locomotive
Calstock viaduct, Cornwall. After 2nd March 1908The Calstock viaduct and quay with lift. The Viaduct was completed on 2nd March 1908. Photographer: Unknown
Chacewater Viaduct, Cornwall. Around 1910A distant view of Chacewater Viaduct from the Blackwater side. In the foreground a herd of cows stand by a stream. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Carbis Bay viaduct, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the Carbis Bay Viaduct looking towards St Ives. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Replacing Brunels Carvedras Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sTwo workmen using a stationary steam engine with a belt drive, building the new stone piers to replace Brunels original stone piers topped with wooden fanned supports
Brunels Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890View down St Georges Road of Brunels original stone and timber viaduct on a winters day. The viaduct was replaced with a all stone structure which opened on 17 August 1902. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Station and Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800sSoldiers and sailors march away from the station down Richmond Hill towards Truro town. A group of Naval and army officers follow the marching sailors. All watched by a small crowd of onlookers
Tolgarrick railway bridge, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sTolgarrick Bridge carried the branch line over the Falmouth Road to Newham goods yard alongside the river Fal. However, the railway was originally the West Cornwall Railway (WCR)
Padstow to Wadebridge branch line, Cornwall. 1900General view towards Padstow railway line with a steam train approaching from Dennis Hill. Photographer: Unknown
View of the Ponsanooth viaduct, Cornwall. Early 1900sOn 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)
Welcoming party on the opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899A large group of welcoming dignitaries await the arrival of the first train into Padstow railway station on the opening day 27th March 1899
Newquay to Chacewater branch line, Cornwall. Early 1900sA fast moving train at Perrancoombe, on the track above the marshes, heading towards Perranporth. Photographer: Unknown
Express passenger train Trevingey, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn express passenger train approaching Trevingey near Redruth
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900sExterior view of Truro Railway Station with horse drawn carriages waiting outside, including two carriages from the Red Lion Hotel
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Around 1910View from the footbridge looking east with a passenger train and a goods train waiting at the platforms. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Perranporth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1903A 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
Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932View 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. June 1915Three female staff standing outside the railway station during the First World War, June 1915. Their hat bands say Ticket Collector
Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1914-1918Three 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
Penweathers Viaduct, near Truro, Cornwall. Before 12th October 1926The original viaduct almost filled in to track level. Brunels timber fan-structure and stone viaduct was replaced by the embankment on 12th October 1926. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Penweathers Viaduct, near Truro, Cornwall. Before 12th October 1926Steam shovel at work during the building of the embankment. The previous Brunel timber fan-structure and stone viaduct was replaced by the embankment which was completed on the 12th October 1926
Penweathers Viaduct, near Truro, Cornwall. Before October 1926A train passing over Brunels original timber and stone viaduct at Penweathers. This viaduct was replaced by an embankment that opened on 12th October 1926. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Welcoming party on the opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899A crowd wait to welcome the first train into Padstow railway station. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London and South Western Railway
Camborne Railway Station, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900s, possibly First World WarCadets on the platform at Camborne Railway Station. Photographer: Unknown
Camborne Railway Station, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900s, possibly First World WarCadets on the platform at Camborne Railway Station awaiting a train. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859A 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
Carbis Bay viaduct, Cornwall. 1910Carbis Bay Viaduct looking towards St Ives. Carbis Bay Hotel behind railway line. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View of the Carvedras Viaduct looking north, with the stone structure that replaced the earlier Brunel viaduct. This viaduct opened on 17 August 1902
Group of men and boys on a railway track, possibly Padstow-Wadebridge branch line, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe figures in the picture, may not be railway workers; the dogs and wire suggest they may be a party out to snare rabbits
Redruth Railway Station, Cornwall, 1st March 1867This well known photograph depicts the first broad gauge passenger train to arrive at Redruth from the west on 1st March 1867
The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. Early 1900sA 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
The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859A 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
The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859The Royal Albert Bridge and Saltash taken from the St Budeaux side of the river. Queen Victorias consort Prince Albert opened the single broad gauge track bridge over the River Tamar
The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859A 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
Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899The crowded platform on 27th March 1899 with the station awning and lamposts decorated with flags and bunting as part of the station opening celebrations
Padstow railway station from across the estuary, Cornwall. Before 1907A 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
View from Looe Bridge across the river estuary, showing part of the Liskeard to Looe branch railway lineSmall craft moored in the river; loaded trucks on the railway line across the river. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Newsagent stand at Truro Railway Station, Cornwall. 1915Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1
Newsagent stand at Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1915Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1
Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1910-1920Exterior 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
Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1910Exterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with children in the foreground
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900sA 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
Truro railway station, Cornwall. September 1922A 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
Truro railway station, Cornwall. 21st August 1924A 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
Truro railway station, Cornwall. 12th June 1918A 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
