A great family attracktion!


Full steam ahead for a day of excitement and nostalgia


Whatever the weather, the Bodmin & Wenford Railway is just the ticket!


Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the only standard gauge (full size) railway in Cornwall still regularly operated by steam locomotives.


Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely


thirteen 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 line’s main station where free coach and car parking is available, to both 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 through the year, and run daily from late May to early October.


There is a buffet at both Bodmin General and Bodmin Parkway stations, and most services have a buffet and bar on board the train. There is also a souvenir shop at Bodmin General.


Special


events are also held throughout the year - Steam and Diesel Galas, Steaming Thru the 40s and several family-orientated events, including an Easter Egg-stravaganza and the visit of both Postman Pat and Paddington Bear to Bodmin!


The railway also operates a number of steam-hauled special trains through the season – including ‘Murder Mystery Evening Specials’, ‘Steam Beer & Jazz’ trains, a luxury dining train and, during December, our very


The Weavers Tel: 01208 74511


We invite you to join us in our friendly pub. We serve good home made meals Also showing Sky Sports


★ DEAL ★


Mon-Thurs - 2 meals for £7.99 www.bodminrailway.co.uk


How to find us COMING BY CAR


Bodmin General is the ONLY station that has car parking facilities for our passengers. The station is 1/2-mile from the town centre and well signposted from the A30, A38 and A389 leading into the town – follow the brown tourist signs with the steam engine logo. Sat Nav postcode – PL31 1AG. Free car park directly adjacent to the station, other (Pay & Display) car park nearby. Please allow at least 15 minutes to park, purchase tickets and find your seats on the train.


COMING BY TRAIN


Main line train services operate to Bodmin Parkway, where there is easy cross-platform interchange with Bodmin & Wenford Railway services. Through tickets to the BWR are available from main line booking offices. Further information about main line services can be obtained from National Rail Enquiries (Telephone: 08457 48 49 50), and NOT from the BWR.


COMING BY BUS


Western Greyhound bus services 555, 529 and 593 stop outside Bodmin General Station. Through tickets to the BWR are available. Timetable and fare information available from Western Greyhound direct (Telephone: 01637 871 871 or see www.westerngreyhound.com).


Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Bodmin


General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ. Telephone: 01209 73555 • Fax: 01208 77963


E-mail: enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk Website: www.bodminrailway.co.uk


Coldharbour Farm


Self Catering Cottages Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin


Six self catering cottages accommodating between 2 and 7 persons (28 in total)


Excellent for holidays, short breaks, family celebrations for somewhere special for your extra guests. Children’s play area and games room.


More details on our website


www.coldharbourcottages.co.uk or call Michael or Eileen on 01208 74201


Bodmin & Wenford Railway


popular ‘Santa by Steam’ specials.


The Bodmin & Wenford Railway looks forward to welcoming you.


Come and discover Cornwall’s railway heritage at its very best - a great family attracktion!


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