Full steam ahead!


Bodmin Parkway station – where connections can be made directly with main line railway services – and Boscarne Junction, which is situated directly adjacent to the Camel Trail recreational footpath and cycle way.


Passenger train services operate throughout the year, and daily from late May to early October.


Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Cornwall’s only full size railway still regularly operated by steam locomotives.


Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age, as the era of a Cornish branch line in the 1950s reveals itself during the course of your journey.


Trains operate from Bodmin General, the principal station where free coach and car parking is available, to both


A varied and interesting programme of special events and special trains are also an important part of the Railway’s calendar. Trains run daily until October 9.


The railway celebrates its 25th anniversary this year - the first train movement around Bodmin General Station occurring in June 1986.


To celebrate the anniversary, the BWR is putting on a 25th Anniversary Week from 17-26 June.


During the course of the week all the railway’s working locomotives, steam and diesel, will be put into use.


The event will also feature frequent trains, lots of locomotive action, ‘themed days’ during the week and evening specials.


Don’t miss the railway’s Heritage Transport Festival over the weekend of 19-20 June.


In addition to a regular timetable of steam trains over the line itself, the event will feature a display of classic road and rail transport from yesteryear and a glittering array of


superb machinery in action at Bodmin General Station.


There will be traction engines (full size and miniature) in steam and vintage cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles on display, together with a fairground including a helter skelter and entertainment for the children.


There will also be brake van rides with the railway’s two smallest engines Alfred and Judy (the inspiration for Bill & Ben in the original Thomas the Tank Engine books), together with an opportunity to ‘cab’ both a steam and heritage diesel locomotive.


All-inclusive tickets will be available offering excellent value for money.


All in all, a great day out for all the family ... and the perfect treat for Father’s Day!


The railway’s first class luxury dining train – which is beautifully fitted out with wood panelling, table lamps and curtains bringing back the style of an age gone by – will be offering Sunday luncheon on 12 June. Advance booking is essential.


The 2011 season of ‘Murder Mystery Specials’ starts on 21 June, running on every Tuesday evening until 20 September.


Solve a murder mystery whilst enjoying a steam train journey through the beautiful Cornish countryside.


Watch and listen as the professionally staged murder plot unfolds before your very eyes.


View the murder scene, choose your suspect, win yourself a prize!


The steam hauled train departs from Bodmin General Station at 7pm. The ticket is inclusive of the steam train journey and a Cornish Pasty Supper served at your seat – advance booking is essential.


The Bodmin & Wenford Railway looks forward to welcoming you. Come and discover Cornwall’s railway heritage at its very best – a great family attracktion!


Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Cornwall’s only full size railway still regularly operated by steam locomotives.


Trains operate DAILY until 9 October


25th ANNIVERSARY WEEK Friday 17 - Sunday 26 June


Come and help celebrate our 25th anniversary in style!


■ All our working locomotives will be in action at some stage! ■ HERITAGE TRANSPORT FESTIVAL on 18-19 June ■ Various ‘themed days’ during the week ■ MIXED TRACTION WEEKEND on 24-26 June Check our website for full details of all the events and activities


www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk A great family attracktion!


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HERITAGE TRANSPORT FESTIVAL Saturday-Sunday 18-19 June


♦ A superb display of classic rail and road transport from yesteryear, including steam and heritage diesel locomotives, traction engines, cars, buses, commercial vehicles etc on display


♦ Steam trains along the line ♦ Brake van rides with Alfred and Judy, our two


smallest engines (the inspiration for Bill & Ben in the original Thomas the Tank Engine books) ...and a whole lot more!


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