About the Company
The original Helston Railway Preservation Society was formed at a meeting held in the Chy-an-Albany Hotel, St Ives, on the 18th May 2002.
As the original Society was an un-incorporated association, the Helston Railway Preservation Company Limited was formed on 16 February 2006 with powers to build and run a railway. This is a special ‘not for profit' company, limited by guarantee.
The objective of the company is to restore to running order, and re-open as a heritage railway, as much of the old Helston Branch Line as possible. The long term aim is to re-open a three mile section of the branch line between Nancegollan and Helston Water-ma-Trout.
With the kind permission of the landowner, a volunteer labour force, drawn from the Company's Supporters, started clearing the track bed at Trevarno Estate on Sunday 24th April 2005.
Around a half mile section of the track bed has now been cleared. The Company needs continuing generosity in terms of funding, time and physical effort, so please consider becoming a member.
If you would like to find out more about the company and the project in general, please do take a look around our website. We have lots of information available, or if you can find what your specifically looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Make a Donation
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Become a Member
We always welcome new members.
Becoming a member helps support the project and gives you an opportunity to volunteer on the railway.
It is very easy to become a member of the Helston Railway. Simply sign up and pay online, or print off our application form, and return with a cheque.