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 now well into our new season. Kilmersdon our steam locomotive is running on selected days – see the timetable for more information. Gold and red days on the timetable will have Kilmersdon and her carriage. Green days will be our heritage diesel shunter with a brake van. Why not try to experience both!
The 100% volunteer operated Helston Railway in Cornwall is celebrating a record season in 2018 having welcomed 4,000 more visitors than it did the previous year, tipping the ‘over 10,000’ visitor mark for the first time in its preserved history. In 2018, Helston Railway reached several milestones in its construction including the re-opening of the extensively restored Truthall Halt by HRH The Duke of Gloucester on the 30 April. Shortly afterwards, for the first time in over 55 years, the…
The Helston Railway are pleased to release their 2019 timetable. Following the tremendous success of operating a regular Steam hauled service in 2018, we are pleased to release the 2019 steam operating dates (marked in GOLD on the timetable) as well as dates operated by our popular heritage diesel locomotives (marked in GREEN). We will also be hosting a number of special events in 2019 including Easter Fun, Return to the 40s, Classic Transport Weekend and the Santa Specials. New…
We would like to wish all of our customers, supporters and volunteers a very Merry Christmas & Happy, Healthy New Year. For those looking to get the first steam fix of 2019 and to brush off those winter blues, why not join us for our Winter Steam Up & Kid for a Quid on Saturday 5 January. Trains run every 45 minutes from 10.30 until 3.45. Standard fares apply for adults, with children going for just £1.00 each! Come and…
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.