Track Map & Progress
Below you are able to see the current progress of the Helston Railway on the map. The red line shows the extent of the track bed we have cleared and the black line shows how much track we have laid.
- The railway was closed to passengers in 1962 and to freight in 1964.
- The track was lifted in 1965, and the track bed sold off to private owners. A few of the bridges - mainly those over or under public roads - are still owned and maintained by BRB Residuary Ltd, a company wholly owned by the Government.
- The initial aim is to open a short section of the railway within Trevarno Estate to provide tourist steam train services.
- The Company's long term aim is to restore the section running between Nancegollan and Helston Water-ma-Trout.
Currently, approximately a mile of track bed has been cleared of vegetation. This section stretches from Gansey Farm all the way to Truthall Halt. The company would like to thank Trevarno for access to the track bed within the estate.
The track has recently been laid north, towards Gansey Farm. In total, from the footpath crossing to Gansey we have almost a half mile of running line, plus a siding at Trevarno, with planning approval for a further quarter of a mile. The station platform at Trevarno is now complete.
A planning application to add a further quarter of a mile of railway and re-open Truthall Halt will be submitted shortly
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We always welcome new members.
Becoming a member helps support the project and gives you an opportunity to volunteer on the railway.
It is very easy to become a member of the Helston Railway. Simply sign up and pay online, or print off our application form, and return with a cheque.