Continuing our drive we arrive at the furthest southerly heritage railway in the country, the Helston Railway. Running for 1.25 miles through beautiful west Cornwall scenery. With train services operated by a diesel locomotive on the day I was visiting I arrived at Prospidnick Halt, accessed through a farm! Having bought my ticket I await on the platform in a semi restored DMU, home to the cafe and kids activities for the train to return. Having boarded I take my position in the brake van, filing the route forwards as we head towards Trevarno station and on to the newly reopened Truthall Halt, which has been immaculately rebuilt! After a look in the exhibition and around the small station I re board the train for the return journey to Prospidnick Halt.
With plans for expansion the Helston Railway is a line to watch, and is certainly well worth a visit.
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