Stuart Walker, Chairman
Welcome to the Helston Railway Website...
The Helston Railway Preservation Company Limited is a 'social enterprise' company limited by guarantee, whose aim is to re-open a section of the former Helston Branch Line. The company is run as a 'not for profit' company, and any excess of income over expenditure is re-invested into the railway.
The Helston Railway has achieved a great deal in
the three years since it started work in April 2005.
Starting with an overgrown track bed, volunteers
have cleared and made ready about a mile of the
formation, and about 1/4 of a mile of track at the
railway's base in Trevarno Gardens has been laid.
Our sister organisation, the Helston Diesel Group,
has acquired a two car Park Royal Diesel Multiple
Unit, and two Ruston & Hornsby shunters, all now
based at Trevarno.
The hard work carried out by our regular volunteers has been fantastic, but there is always room for more. There is plenty of work to be done from track laying, building, fencing, and landscaping, to restoration work on the shunters and DMU. If you feel that you cannot play an active part on the railway, but wish to support us in other ways, then donations of money and equipment are very much appreciated, however small.
restoration of the railway will continue rapidly, and before long, we will be able to enjoy travelling by train over a section of the Helston Railway again.
The Helston Railway Preservation Company Limited is a 'social enterprise' company limited by guarantee, whose aim is to re-open a section of the former Helston Branch Line. The company is run as a 'not for profit' company, and any excess of income over expenditure is re-invested into the railway.
The Helston Railway has achieved a great deal in
the three years since it started work in April 2005.
Starting with an overgrown track bed, volunteers
have cleared and made ready about a mile of the
formation, and about 1/4 of a mile of track at the
railway's base in Trevarno Gardens has been laid.
Our sister organisation, the Helston Diesel Group,
has acquired a two car Park Royal Diesel Multiple
Unit, and two Ruston & Hornsby shunters, all now
based at Trevarno.
The hard work carried out by our regular volunteers has been fantastic, but there is always room for more. There is plenty of work to be done from track laying, building, fencing, and landscaping, to restoration work on the shunters and DMU. If you feel that you cannot play an active part on the railway, but wish to support us in other ways, then donations of money and equipment are very much appreciated, however small.
restoration of the railway will continue rapidly, and before long, we will be able to enjoy travelling by train over a section of the Helston Railway again.
Trevarno Station - July 2008
We hope that you find this website a valuable resource for information on the History of the line and also the current progress on the restoration as well. This site has been developed specifically with you in mind - to bring you the latest news and photos, and provide an enjoyable online experience. In the New Year we will be pleased to deploy our state of the art online merchandise shop. You will be able to order and pay safely, securely and quickly online.
With your continued support, I am sure that the
With your continued support, I am sure that the
Ruston Shunter Arrives - Sep 2007
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Helston Railway Exhibition
A Helston Railway Exhibition to be held at the Helston Folk Museum, Church Street, Helston, Cornwall until 12th June 2009 (extended)
Open 10am until 1pm except Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
A Helston Railway Exhibition to be held at the Helston Folk Museum, Church Street, Helston, Cornwall until 12th June 2009 (extended)
Open 10am until 1pm except Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
If you would like to help support the project, receive regular newsletters and have the oppertunity to volunteer on the railway, why not become a member?
Click Here to sign up online now!
Click Here to sign up online now!
Treat yourself (or a friend) with luxury Helston Railway merchandise and memorabilia. Browse our shop and order online safely and securely.
Click here to go to our shop.
Click here to go to our shop.
12-05-2009