Opening of the Falmouth and Truro railway
Opening of the Falmouth and Truro railway: arrival of the first train at Falmouth Station. The opening of this last eleven and a half mile stretch(spanning eight viaducts and two tunnels) created direct railway contact for Falmouth with London, and was the cause of great celebrations in the town
Picture No
10505073
Media ID
46672525
Size
5000px x 3424px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in the Illustrated London News, 5 September 1863, page 241
Date
1863
