The final section of the Cambrian Coast Line
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The final section of the Cambrian Coast Line by John Lucas as part of the Geograph project.
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The final section of the Cambrian Coast Line
Image: © John Lucas Taken: 30 Oct 2008
The final section, both geographically and historically. Viewed from the level crossing at the east of Pwllheli, this is the 1909 extension of the line into the new terminus and is built on reclaimed land at the north of Pwllheli harbour. It seems hardly credible in these days of a standard 2-hourly service pattern, but the Great Western Railway doubled-tracked this section to increase capacity. The double track is now just a long run-round loop and is only used to accommodate locomotive hauled charter trains and the summer steam specials.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.890816
Longitude
-4.407052