Launceston Steam Railway
Today, the site of both original stations is covered by an industrial estate. A station for the Launceston Steam Railway has been built in a cutting slightly to the west of the old station site, using the canopy formerly at Tavistock North railway station. The railway started operation in 1983.
| Preceding station | Heritage railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Launceston Steam Railway | Hunts Crossing | ||
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