Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Heritage railway in Cornwall, United Kingdom
The Bodmin and Wenford Railway is a heritage rail line in Cornwall where steam locomotives pull vintage carriages through the countryside. The service connects stations over a route through varied terrain and restored tracks.
The line was built by the Great Western Railway in the late 1880s and carried passengers until closing in the 1960s. It later served freight traffic before volunteers restored it for heritage rail operations.
The locomotives and vintage carriages show how people once traveled and how trains shaped life in the region. As you ride through the landscape, you see the role rail transport played in Cornwall's past.
Check the schedule before visiting, as services run only on certain days throughout the year. The station has parking available and the carriages provide seating for all passengers.
The railway preserves steam engines designed specifically for Cornwall's hilly terrain and curves. These locomotives were engineered to handle the region's challenging landscape during their working years.
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