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Helston


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Helston Railway, Prospidnick,
Helston, Cornwall.
 TR13 0RY

Welcome To Helston Railway

The most southerly railway in the UK

Steam and Diesel Train Rides – Scenic Views – Good Food.

The Helston Railway Preservation Society was the result, back in 2002 of a vision by a small number of enthusiasts to re-open a section of the Helston branch line. We now have a fully functioning standard gauge heritage railway.

We welcome dogs to all areas of Helston Railway, including in certain areas of our buffet carriages and on the trains to and fro from Prospidnick.

We are currently running train rides on Thursdays and Sundays.

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Helston Railway is run and staffed by volunteers, we have no paid staff.

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Helston Railway is run and staffed by volunteers, we have no paid staff, and we rely on our dedicated group of volunteers and members to continue to develop, build and operate our railway.

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6 days ago

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We are running our Steam service on Sunday. Come along and enjoy a trip through our little part of Cornwall. Trains depart at 1030, 1130, 1300, 1400 and 1500 from Prospidnick Halt. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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If you are a member of the Helston Railway Preservation Society, then you should, by now, have received your pack of papers for the AGM on 16th October 2024, by email or post. If they have not arrived by Friday this week, then please contact me at peterk@helstonrailway.co.uk and I’ll investigate if you give me your name and membership number.I am really delighted that so many members, who cannot attend the meeting, have already sent their proxy votes back. This is much appreciated. There is still time if you have not yet had time to take a look.If you would like to become a member then please go to membermojo.co.uk/helstonrailway. A standard membership will run to 31/5/2025 when all memberships renew.Photo: Peckett 2000 is having a poddle about, right at the start of this year’s running season on 6th April 2024 at England’s most southerly railway outpost (at least - at the moment it is…….). ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Don't forget we are running our Halloween trains during half term. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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We are telling the story of Peckett 2000 up to the time it arrived at the Helston Railway as the resident working steam locomotive.We explained last time that the locomotive was based at Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield from 2004 to 2016. Whilst it was there, it went out on hire to various railways around England. One of the visits in 2010 was to the Rutland Railway Museum, which tells the story of iron stone production in Rutland.Here are some photos of Peckett 2000 during the visit.Peckett 2000 will hopefully be the first steam locomotive over the new southbound extension of the Helston Railway. If you are able to support our fundraising effort, then please could you consider a donation. Here is a link: www.helstonrailway.co.uk/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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We are open as normal today despite the weather. Please allow extra time to get to us. Kingswood our diesel shunting locomotive is running today. Trains depart at 1030, 1130, 1300, 1400 and 1500. ... See MoreSee Less
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Traveling to Helston Railway

  • From Helston

    From Helston take the A394 to Penzance and follow the brown signs onto the B3302 to St Ives and Camborne.

    Turn right at the Junction of the B3303 road to Camborne. Go through Crowntown and take the Chynhale and Prospidnick right hand turning.

    At the bottom of the hill turn left and then after going under the railway bridge turn left up the incline to Trevarno Farm and follow the signs to the car park.

    From Camborne

    If you are coming from Camborne take the B3303 towards Helston and after going through Nancegollan turn left towards Chynhale and Prospidnick at the brown sign.

    At the bottom of the hill turn left and then after going under the railway bridge turn left up the incline to Trevarno Farm and follow the signs to the car park.