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« on: March 18, 2012, 12:20:04 »

Interesting photo of a postcard from a few years ago, sorry it's a bit creased!!

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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2012, 13:14:31 »

I recognise the view,  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2012, 12:58:23 »

Just past the Royal Albert Bridge heading westwards? Shocked

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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2012, 14:15:10 »

..further past the RAB than you think....
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2012, 15:45:16 »

There was me thinking it was Bath...
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2012, 16:31:29 »

I'll give it a couple more hours...
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2012, 16:52:44 »

St Austell?
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2012, 16:53:37 »

getting warmer....
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2012, 17:00:51 »

I suspect it is approaching Hayle?
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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2012, 17:22:33 »

woah.... too far....,, back up a bit boy... Grin
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« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2012, 17:34:04 »

Truro?
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« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2012, 17:43:22 »

That's the one,..... looking east from near the station
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« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2012, 22:35:12 »

Didnt want to spoil it too early.... Wink
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« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012, 22:48:38 »

Now, it appears that Brunel (thinning hair, stovepipe hat) is on the footplate of Rocket. Does that mean Messrs Stephenson are driving the HST (High Speed Train)Tongue Wink Grin
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« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2012, 03:12:09 »

One point to Jester as well, and thanks for giving others a chance
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