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The Helston Branch by Stanley C Jenkins, published by the Oakwood Press. This is the second edition with additional material published in 2011. First published in 1992. It is in A5 format as before with 168 pages, 157 images and has a laminated card cover and a square-backed spine.

This new, much expanded edition of the Helston Branch adopts a broadly chronological framework, in that Chapter One deals with the pre-history of the line, while Chapters Two and Three deals with the construction history and operation of the railway from its incorporation until the end of the GWR era. Chapter four is a detailed examination of the stations and the route of the line, while Chapter Five is devoted to the British Railways period. A considerable amount of additional material has been added, including details of the present-day Helston Railway, which has been re-established as a heritage line and an added attraction at Trevarno Gardens, between Nancegollan and Truthall Halt.

Full of diagrams, pictures, plans and photographs; as well as extensive text detailing the history, construction, operation and eventual closure. The additional material includes information on our Helston Railway Preservation project. A super read for all fans of the Helston Branch.