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 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…