The Ernest Journal: The Lost Stations of Cornwall

  • Jacob Little

"Travel around rural Cornwall by train is time-consuming. At its most frustrating (if you’re in a hurry), in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of a rain storm, it can also be downright creepy. There’s one line that stretches 79 miles from Plymouth to Penzance, and at a top speed of about 65mph for its duration, it’s still a valid and appreciated example of slow travel on the British railway network. " This is an article about the lost lines of Cornwall - be they freight or for passenger travel. Found is Issue 7 of the Ernest Journal.