Author: Barbara Barnes

Its peak holiday season time and we have been very fortunate to see a large number of holiday makers at the railway, more than in previous years.  Part of the reason we enjoy working on, and building our railway is the joy of sharing it with others.  So we are delighted when new people find us and enjoy riding on our train, learning about our plans and spending time chatting with us.  Our volunteers love talking about what we do…

The Helston Railway Preservation Society’s AGM was held on Wednesday 17th July.  The following report of the past year was given by Chris Heaps, Chairman of the Charity. Chairman’s Report for the Charity’s Activities since July 2018 The Helston Railway Preservation Society (HRPS) exists to facilitate the development of the Helston Railway project and to advance the education of the public in railway history. Income In the year 2018/19, subscriptions to HRPS exceeded £8,500, about 5% more than in the…

Our level of chuffidness (a new word we are getting to love) has reached new heights with the winning of another award for our new station at Truthall Halt.  So to add to our National Railway Heritage Award commendation and the Heritage Railway Association Annual Award for Small Groups we have now another one to celebrate.  This time it has been awarded by the Cornish Buildings Group and we have won their annual award.  This is a very precious award…

Trying to think of something to do on Fathers Day?  Bring your family along to the railway and get a reduced rate family ticket on the 16th June.  Usually £18.50 but for one day only reduced to £12.50!  Valid for two adults and up to 3 children (under 6 year olds are free). 

Thanks to everyone who came to our ‘Return to the 40’s weekend’ either as a visitor or as an entertainer or volunteer.  We had a bumper two days of fun and frivolity.  So for those of you who weren’t able to make it here are some pictures of the two days. Our supporters from the WWII Re-enactment Group South West had examples of British, Russian and German troops and their vehicles.  Plus interesting demonstrations of their various types of equipment….

Well we are in the middle of our return to the 40’s weekend. Yesterday we were entertained by our wonderful friends from the WWII Re-enactment South West Group who put so much effort into making it a superb day. Vintage Singer Betty Bluebird was with us, performing our favourite hits from the blitz, appearing three times.  We also had a garden railway display with live steam, vintage vehicles, horses – including a farrier display and lots of super visitors, some of…

We are really excited to say that Santa’s back at Helston Railway from the 8th December. This year there is no need to book in advance, just turn up and enjoy the fun. The Steam Train and carriage will be running for that festive fun, and Santa says he will be in his grotto at Prospidnick (but the reindeer won’t be allowed in this year for obvious reasons!). We will have our usual fun in the buffet with bacon rolls,…

Many of you will be aware that over 55 years ago the station at Truthall Halt was closed and demolished.  It has always been our aim to reinstate this station which is at the most southerly end of the line we currently use.  And after considerable effort we have done so and there now exists a faithful reproduction of this station which looks remarkably similar to the original.  We took a great deal of care to use similar techniques to…

If you are a member of our Society you are also able to join our 200 Club Lottery which raises funds to support the further development of the railway, whilst giving you the chance to win prizes.  Renewal for the 2018/19 year is now due, you can get in touch with Ken who runs the scheme by going to the membership tab, choosing 200 Club Lottery tab and pressing the Join the Club button.  The cost is still £36 per…