This rusty steel gubbins would appear to be a loading chute from the Quarry Railway to standard gauge wagons below. I think its a fair bet that the tree wasn't there when the chute was in use.

Location: Threlkeld

Original line: Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway

Photographer: Ken Strachan

Contact photographer: Ken Strachan

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Date: 06/08/2023

Image number: 87220

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