Track Map & Progress
Below you are able to see the current progress of the Helston Railway on the map.
The Helston railway was closed to passengers in 1962 and to freight in 1964. The track was lifted in 1965, and the track bed sold off to private owners. A few of the bridges - mainly those over or under public roads - are still owned and maintained by the British Rail Residuary Board.
It is hoped that by the summer of 2012, 7 years after clearance work began, there will be 1 mile of re-laid track and steam train services will be running, with a long term aim to restore the section running between Nancegollan and Helston Water-ma-Trout.
The mile of track bed, starting just south of Prospidnick Bridge and almost down to Truthall Bridge, has been completely cleared of a vast amount of vegetation, solely by volunteer workers and ballast has now been spread over the whole length.
As at the end of January 2011, around 70% of the track has now been laid, with a new station and sidings having been constructed at Trevarno. These facilities are already being regularly used by our diesel Ruston shunter and it is expected that the complete mile of track will be laid by Easter 2012.
We hope to obtain a steam locomotive to run steam services during 2012.
See our photo gallery for pictures of what we have done.
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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.