We are really sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the railway, we are unable to run the advertised steam service this Thursday (11th) & Sunday (14th). Trains on these dates will be hauled by heritage diesel locomotive. We are as yet unsure about steam returning next week or for the Easter Weekend, we will issue an update as soon as we can. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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.
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…