'William' steams through the lines new 110 foot tunnel © P.Jones
Porterswick Junction Light Railway 7 ¼ inch
This line forms part of the attractions at the Hidden Valley Discovery Park near Launceston. The Railway started as a straight up and back line in 2002. In 2003, it was extended to make a complete loop. A large amount of excavations were carried out to ensure the new track was laid as level as possible. The completed railway line now has two bridges that go over it, one brick arched, and a wooden bridge. An engine shed, complete with inspection pit houses workshop equipment and the two resident locomotives, a Roanoke and Romulus style locomotive. There are two platforms, a halt halfway around a signal box. The railway circles a woodland plantation and is approx 1/2 mile in length. A 110 feet tunnel was added in 2010 and a new steam locomotive 'William'
Address: Hidden Valley, Tredidon, St Thomas, Launceston,Cornwall,PL15 8SJ
Telephone: 01566 86463
Operator: Hidden Valley Discovery Park
Line Length: 900 yards, circular.
First opened: 2002
Website: Porterswick Junction Light Railway Website
Park Entry Fee
Locomotives
No
|
Name
|
Type
|
Builder
|
Built
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William |
0-6-0 |
F.Birchall |
||
1 |
Albert |
0-4-0PH |
Roanoke |
1998 |
Opening Times: Please see website for details
Fares: Site Entry Fee - Adults £6.50, Child £6.50, Senior citizen £5.00. Train included in price.
PJLR Page was last updated on the 4th January 2011 with history and photo updated.
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