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Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
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Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1940, showing Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, sitting at the platform with the town of Penzance visible in the background
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1940 1940s Cornwall Goods Locomotive Penzance Station Carew Castle
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This evocative photograph captures Penzance Station in Cornwall during the 1940s, a time when steam trains ruled the rails. At the heart of the scene is Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, proudly displayed at the platform. The locomotive, with its distinctive red and black livery and intricate engineering, stands ready to haul the next goods train out of the station. In the background, the town of Penzance, with its quaint houses and narrow streets, nestles in the crook of Mount's Bay. The harbor, dotted with fishing boats and pleasure craft, glimmers in the sunlight, while the sea stretches out towards the horizon. The atmosphere is one of industry and activity, as the station bustles with passengers and goods being loaded and unloaded from the trains. The Castle Class locomotive, designed by George Churchward in 1903, was a mainstay of the Great Western Railway (GWR) fleet for decades. With its powerful engine and ability to handle heavy loads, it was ideal for the transportation of goods in and out of Cornwall's ports. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when steam trains were the lifeblood of the community, connecting towns and villages across the region and beyond. The scene at Penzance Station in 1940 is a testament to the importance of railways in the daily lives of people, and the enduring romance of the steam age. Today, this photograph is a cherished reminder of a time when trains were the primary means of transportation and the sound of a steam whistle was a familiar and comforting sound in the landscape of Cornwall.
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