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St Ives Station, Cornwall, April 1960
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St Ives Station, Cornwall, April 1960
A view of St Ives station, Cornwall in April 1960. A small prairie locomotive, No. 4566 can be seen traversing its carriages at the station.
The station opened in 1877 and is the terminus for the line from St Erth a few miles away
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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1960 1960s April Cornwall Locomotive Prairie Spring St Ives Station St Ives Station
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In this photograph taken at St Ives Station in Cornwall, England, during the spring month of April in 1960, a small and elegant Prairie locomotive, No. 4567, gracefully moves through the station, towing a string of carriages behind it. The station, which opened in 1877, serves as the terminus for the line that extends from St Erth, a few miles away. The Prairie locomotive, a popular design during the 1950s and 1960s, was known for its slender frame and distinctive profile. With its domeless boiler and compact design, it was well-suited for the winding routes and steep gradients that characterized the railways of Cornwall. The scene at St Ives Station in April 1960 is a charming snapshot of a bygone era. The station, with its red-brick buildings and quaint appearance, exudes an air of nostalgia and tranquility. The surrounding landscape is bathed in the soft, golden light of the spring sun, casting long shadows and adding depth and texture to the image. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the daily life of railway travel during the 1960s. Passengers can be seen milling about the station, some boarding the train while others wait on the platform. The arrival of the Prairie locomotive signaled the start of a new journey, as travelers set off to explore the beautiful countryside of Cornwall or return home after a day's work or a holiday. This photograph, taken at St Ives Station in April 1960, is a testament to the enduring allure of the railway and the rich history of Cornwall's railways. It invites us to imagine the stories of the people and places that once filled this scene and to appreciate the beauty and charm of a bygone era.
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