The closed GWR station at Launceston
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The closed GWR station at Launceston
Image: © Richard Green Taken: 16 Dec 1962
The former GWR station at Launceston, originally built as the terminus of the line from Plymouth. The Southern Railway later built a station serving their North Cornwall line next to it. In 1952 WR trains were diverted to the SR station, and the GWR station closed to passengers.
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Image Location
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50.642024
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-4.364376