St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The lower loading area and tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The lower loading area with the substantial stop block built across the line which prevents the section to the quayside being used. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

View from the quayside to the loading area along the section of track which is no longer used. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The quayside stop block at the end of the line. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

Pentewan Harbour showing the raised loading track on the right.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

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The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

The weigh bridge is believed to have dated from the rebuilding of of the harbour section of the railway in the 1930s to serve a concrete block works which operated until the early 1960s.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

The weigh bridge is believed to have dated from the rebuilding of of the harbour section of the railway in the 1930s to serve a concrete block works which operated until the early 1960s.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

The weigh bridge is believed to have dated from the rebuilding of of the harbour section of the railway in the 1930s to serve a concrete block works which operated until the early 1960s.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

Partly buried tracks can be seen near the harbour. The raised loading bank can be seen between the cars and the people.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

The former locomotive shed.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

Trackwork leading onto the breakwater the point provided access to the beach during the period of time that the harbour section of the railway was rebuilt and used to serve a concrete block works.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

End of the line on the breakwater. The approach channel to the harbour, heavily silted is on the left.

The Pentewan Railway, Pentewan, Cornwall - March 30, 1989

Looking inland from the breakwater. The tracks of the railway are seen on the left with the locomotive shed beyond. The silted approach channel is on the right.

Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum, Carthew, Cornwall - April 13, 1987

Lee Moor Tramway signal box from the the Lee Moor Tramway build to the serve the clay works at Lee Moor on the south west edge of Dartmoor.

Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum, Carthew, Cornwall - April 13, 1987

Lee Moor Tramway signal box from the the Lee Moor Tramway build to the serve the clay works at Lee Moor on the south west edge of Dartmoor.

Haytor Granite Tramway, Dartmoor, Devon - September 06, 1982

The Haytor Granite Tramway was built to convey granite from Haytor Quarries, Dartmoor, Devon to the Stover Canal. It was very unusual in that the track was formed of granite sections, shaped to guide the unflanged wheels of horse-drawn wagons. It was built in 1820; the granite was in demand in the developing cities of England as masonry to construct public buildings and bridges. In 1850 the quarries employed about 100 men but by 1858 they had closed due to the availability of cheaper Cornish granite. This view is taken on Haytor Down near the Manaton Road level crossing.