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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 reopen as a heritage railway, as much of the old Helston Branch Line as possible. The long term aim is to reopen 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 Supporter.
Click here for details of subscription rates and an on-line application form. We will keep you informed on developments through regular news letters and invite you to Company events. If you wish you can also volunteer to work on the railway. Any contribution towards meeting our objective in terms of technical, organisational and fund raising skills will be most welcome.
Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd.
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