Launceston Steam Railway 2024

Train from the River Kensey

Covertcoat enjoys the sunshine

Lilian, our oldest locomotive

View from a carriage balcony

Train in the valley

Velinheli celebrates her 125th birthday with Lilian
2ft gauge railway running through the Kensey valley along the trackbed of the old North Cornwall Railway. Operated by four Quarry Hunslet locomotives including 'Lilian' and 'Covertcoat', also visit the museum with some interesting exhibits.
Contacts
Address: St Thomas Road (For carpark – Newport Industrial Estate see Postcode) Launceston Cornwall PL15 8EX
- Telephone: 01566 775 665
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
26-31 May. Sun-Tue Jun. Jul-Sep dates TBA. 1030-1700. Visit website or facebook for details.
Travel
- By Bus: 6A, 12, 236
- By Rail: Liskeard / 15 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. The line runs for two and a half miles through the glorious and unspoilt Kensey Valley along the trackbed of the old North Cornwall Railway, where once express trains from Waterloo thundered along.
The train is hauled by narrow 2ft gauge locomotives built in Victoria’s reign, ride in open or closed carriages depending on the weather, and are assured of a marvellous view. A seat in the front of the train is as good as being on the footplate.
The railway is also home to the fascinating Transport & Engineering Museum, with a range of items from the days when British engineering was the envy of the world. Exhibits include a collection of vintage cars and motorcycles, all sorts of interesting machines from the past, plus a range of railway equipment and memorabilia, including several items from the old North Cornwall Railway which ran through Launceston.
The station area was once the site of an Augustinian Priory, some of the ruins of which can be seen by visitors to the Railway.
Tickets are valid for unlimited travel on the date of issue, so you can break your journey for a riverside picnic, or explore the footpaths.