A land train service has reached the end of the line before it moves to a new home.
Newquay Land Train's last day of operation is Friday before it heads to North Wales under new ownership after no local buyers came forward.
Father and son duo Mark and Harrison Haddrell, who have run the train since June 2018, said the final day in Newquay would be used to raise money for the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal.
Mark Haddrell, whose retirement prompted the sale, said the support for the train had been “amazing”.
He said: “We've been advertising it for probably two years and unfortunately the only people who came in with an offer were the company that was acquired in Wales.
“People were fantastic and sent us great wishes for the future, but were sad to see the train leave.
“It has been overwhelming to see how much support we have had. There are so many families and children waving and I would like to thank everyone for coming.”
Mark Haddrell has been driving the land train with his son Harrison since June 2018 [BBC]
It is believed that a land train has been running in Newquay for over twenty years.
Mr Haddrell said there were “always doubts in life” after seeing the support for the attraction, but he would stand by his decision to retire.
“Maybe a phoenix from the grave. You never know what happens to other people when they are interested in taking another train or bringing another train into town,” he added.
Mr Haddrell said his lasting memory of driving the train was the joy it brought to local children.
“To see them on board and see their faces when they see the train coming, it's amazing, and I'll always remember how amazing the reaction to that is,” he said.
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