Helston Railway

Helston Railway is a heritage railway operating a 2 km section of track through rural Cornwall with vintage locomotives and restored equipment. The line runs between two small stations and passes through countryside that has changed little since the original trains ran here.

The original line opened in 1887 to connect Helston with a neighboring town and support agriculture in the region. The railway closed in 1962 but was later revived by volunteers who wanted to preserve this part of local transport history.

The railway displays historical equipment and practices that show visitors how people traveled and transported goods in earlier times. You can observe the machines and methods that were once central to moving people across the countryside.

The railway station can be located using postcode TR13 0RY and has a shop and refreshments available in a restored railcar building. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk around the site, and be prepared for changeable weather typical of coastal Cornwall.

This operation is the most southerly heritage railway in England and features a six-arch viaduct that carries trains across a valley. The bridge showcases Victorian engineering from when the line first opened.

Location: Cornwall

Website: http://helstonrailway.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.15300,-5.30400

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56