A set of iconic palm trees that have welcomed thousands of railway passengers to Newquay for over 30 years have been relocated to a new home.
The trees were removed as part of the works to reinstate a second platform at Newquay Railway Station and have now been transferred to Lappa Valley near St Newlyn East.
The palm trees now sit alongside the railway of the Newlyn Downs Branchline at Lappa Valley. Ben Harding, Operations Director, expressed his delight at the relocation: “We’re really pleased to be in a position to give these palm trees a new home. From our research, we believe the trees have been welcoming visitors to Newquay for over 30 years. Their new home is very fitting, as our railway runs along the track bed of the former Chacewater branchline, which ended at Newquay station.”
Lappa Valley is home to three railways and a range of activities set in the heart of the Cornish countryside. Ben added: “We are based around the workings of the old East Wheal Rose Mine, and in a small way, these trees continue our celebration of the area’s heritage."
They have thanked Network Rail and their contractors Colas for their help in transporting the trees to their new home.
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