Sepia (albumen print)
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1173
Identification
Item: Penponds Viaduct, near Camborne, from the Northern Elevation.
Description: A view of the new stone Penponds Viaduct from the south elevation with the disused old wooden structure behind. Penponds Viaduct is 1.25 miles to the west of Camborne Station on the main Penzance to London line. The original incline plane was built by the Hayle Railway Co. to join up with the Redruth Railway. When the Cornwall Railway Co. took over they line, they added a timber trestle viaduct to overcome the difference in levels. G.W.R. took over the main line and in 1888 built the present granite and brick viaduct to replace the timber one. This dualled the line. Remains of the incline plane are still evident and the original tunnels for the road and river remain unchanged. See also 2016.50.1174
Condition: Good
Description
Material: Photographic paper
Production
Method: Printed
Category: Photography
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