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,…
Half term is nearly upon us. For those looking for a really unique day out, why not Visit the Helston Railway! We are running our popular Diesel shunting locomotive on Sundays 21 & 28 October and Steam Trains are running Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 October! Our buffet will be open selling hot and cold drinks, snacks, sweets as well as our popular bacon baps!
SEPTEMBER has arrived, which is the start of autumn. But brush away those autumnal blues by enjoying a ride behind the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trusts steam locomotive ‘Kilmersdon’. Running every Thursday until the end of September supported by a heritage diesel locomotive pulling passenger trains on Sundays. Trains depart every hour between 10.30am – 15.30 from Prospidnick Halt. Standard Fares apply.
Are you looking for something to do with the kids this Summer holiday? Look no further than a visit to Cornwall’s Award winning Heritage Railway! We are running trains every Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday this holiday and for an extra treat, why not enjoy a ride behind a STEAM TRAIN every THURSDAY until 30 August! Helston Railway provides a fantastic attraction to visit for all ages. As well as the train ride we have a well stocked souvenir shop, a…
The long awaited return of steam operated passenger services on the Helston Railway is nearly over! We are pleased to announce that steam trains will be in operation for our ‘Return to the 1940’s event on the 27 & 28 May. Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust owned Peckett 0-4-0ST ‘Kilmersdon’ will be in operation throughout the Sunday & Monday. Marketing Director Ben Harding comments “Our popular Return to the 1940’s event this year is made even more special by the…
HELSTON RAILWAY are excited to announce that the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust’s prussian blue liveried Peckett ‘Kilmersdon’ is joining our locomotive fleet for the 2018 season until early 2019. The plan of action is for ‘Kilmersdon’ to make her cornish debut during our popular Return the to 40’s event on the 27 & 28 May (late bank holiday) hauling the first steam passenger trains on the Helston branch in over 55 years! There will be plenty of opportunity for…
The Helston Railway are delighted to welcome former British Railways MK1 Suburban coach E43147 to the line! Following departure from the Buckfastleigh terminus of the South Devon Railway on Thursday, the coach made its way to Cornwall that day. After enjoying a night at the seaside in Marazion near Penzance the low loader set off early Friday morning towards Prospidnick Halt. A few hours passed, a lot of shunting, pre planning and the coach landed on Helston Railway metals! Ben…
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…
IN late October 2017 for the last day of the season, volunteers from the Helston Railway painted one of its iconic diesel locomotives pink to raise money for local charity St Julia’s Hospice ran by Cornwall Hospice Care. (above: Jane Appleton from Cornwall Hospice Care collects the cheque from Helston Railway Chairman James Packman. The diesel locomotive was turned pink virtually overnight by the hard working volunteers at the Helston Railway for the last day of the 2017 season. Fast…