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199095 minPGdocumentary

HST Far West

199095 minPGdocumentary

75 miles of track from Saltash to Penzance feature the highest number of viaducts per mile on any British railway, with only one straight mile throughout.

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75 miles of track from Saltash to Penzance feature the highest number of viaducts per mile on any British railway, with only one straight mile throughout.

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The Royal Albert Bridge marks the beginning of a 75-mile railway route from Saltash to Penzance. This stretch features the highest number of viaducts per mile on any British railway and includes only one straight mile of track. Aerial views from a helicopter capture the entire route, including its many single line sections. Notable sites include the Atmospheric Railway pump house at Starcross, Dobwalls miniature railroad, and the Bodmin Steam Railway.

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