Rail Incline, Portreath, 1900s
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Identifier
BRA_31_001
Description
The railway incline at Portreath. Built in 1837, it linked the mining areas of Camborne and Redruth to the coal port of Portreath and was part of the Hayle Railway. At first horse drawn trams were used but later steam locomotives.
Date
1900-1909
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Artist's Estate
Coverage
Portreath
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cornishmemory.com
Type
Still Image
Contributed by
Paddy Bradley
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