Freight train nr Dobwalls
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Freight train nr Dobwalls
Image: © roger geach Taken: 1 Aug 1974
The evening service from St Blazey yard to Temple Mills , East London is seen passing nr Dobwalls. The majority of the train is made up of China clay both bagged and loose. Clay dust can be seen on the wagons , it used to get everywhere. There are also a couple of tank wagons and some coal empties towards the rear.This was just one of a number of freight trains that left the county every evening. Viewed from the road bridge that carries the Looe to Dobwalls road over the railway.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.45273
Longitude
-4.512709