The remains of Port Carlisle station
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The remains of Port Carlisle station
Image: © Jonathan Thacker Taken: 26 Nov 2010
The railway opened in 1853 and closed in 1932. Passengers were first carried in 1854 and it wasn't until 1914 that regular steam powered trains were introduced. Prior to that time what was in effect a rail mounted stage-coach was hauled by a horse.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.948466
Longitude
-3.187151