SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2012
 


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Half Price Weekend - Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March   
                                        Our traditional start to the new season – all travel at half price!    more details ......


Easter Egg-stravaganza - Friday 6 - Monday 9 April

An occasion to enjoy some of our smaller engines, including our Port of Par twins Alfred and Judy. Steam of all shapes and sizes, brake van rides, miniature railway, Easter Egg Hunt...and much more too! Free Easter egg for all the children. A great day out for all the family.     more details ......


Spring Steam Spectacular - Friday 20 to Monday 22 April

Our first Steam Gala of the year, with an intensive timetable of trains and lots of steam action! A three day feast of Cornish steam, featuring a very special visit from Isle of Wight locomotive W24 Calbourne – its first visit to the mainland since 1925 – and a unique trio of London & South Western Railway locomotives built in the Victorian era.

                           SPECIAL timetable.   more details.......


Spring Diesel Day
Saturday 28 April

The first opportunity of the season to enjoy the sight and sound of our impressive collection of heritage diesel locomotives in action on our steep gradients.

                          SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


Steaming through the 40's
 Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May

Our annual return to the wartime era, with re-enactments
along the line, musical entertainment, air raids, period costume
etc. Evening entertainment Steam, beer & Jazz train (Saturday)  and 40s Dance, featuring an 18-piece Swing Band (Sunday).

                        SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time

picture of family and military vehicles


BODMIN BRANCH 125 ANNIVERSARY GALA - NEW FOR 2012
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 May  
A very special gala weekend to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the branch line to Bodmin, which opened on 27 May 1887. Experience the sights and sounds with an intensive three-day service showcasing an impressive array of our locomotives and carriages. Lots of interest….and the odd surprise or two!

                              SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


Peppa Pig - NEW FOR 2012 - Sunday 3 to Monday 4 June

Come and see Peppa Pig who will be making her first visit to the line and appearing at various intervals throughout the day. Brake van rides, children’s entertainer, miniature railway and a whole lot more. Not to be missed!

     more details ......

 


Heritage Transport Festival - Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 June

Our annual display of classic rail and road transport from yesteryear, including steam and heritage diesel locomotives, traction engines, buses and cars on display, together with displays, fairground rides and a whole lot more!          

                      
SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


China Clay Weekend - NEW FOR 2012 - Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July  

A celebration of the important role the local railways have played, and continue to play, in the Cornish china clay industry. A unique collection of steam and heritage diesel locomotives that all regularly worked clay trains in times gone by will be in action. Intensive timetable and many other attractions.
                      

                      SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


Paddington Bear  - Friday 3 to Sunday 5 August

Come along to Bodmin General Station and meet the children’s favourite Paddington Bear, who will be mingling with the crowds, with plenty of time for a photograph and a chat. A great weekend for children of all ages to enjoy.      more details ......
 


 Fireman Sam -  Sunday 26 to Monday 27 August

Join the fun and come along and meet Fireman Sam, who will be making a special appearance at Bodmin General Station. Don’t miss him!          more details ......


Autumn Steam Gala & Real Ale Festival  - Friday 7 to Sunday 9 September

Come and see us showcase our own impressive fleet of steam locomotives, all of genuine Cornish pedigree! Intensive service, including goods trains and evening events. Steam in abundance! Real Ale Festival at Bodmin General, showcasing a range of locally brewed real ales. Make a weekend of it!

                               SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


Autumn Diesel Day  Saturday 29 September

Another opportunity for modern traction fans to savour our fleet of heritage diesel locomotives in action. SPECIAL timetable.

   SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time

   


Railmotor Weekend  -  Friday 12 to Sunday 14 October

A fantastic opportunity to sample travel behind the unique Great Western Railway Railmotor No 93, built at Swindon in 1908 – its first visit away from its Didcot home since completion of its restoration last year. Several other GWR locomotives in action working an intensive timetable. A unique celebration of the GWR Cornish branch line!

                    SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


Postman Pat  - Sunday 28 October                                                

Lots of fun and excitement for children of all ages…and their parents too…as Postman Pat and Jess the Cat make a special visit to Bodmin General Station. Brake van rides, children’s entertainer, miniature railway and a whole lot more. The ideal family treat for the school half term holiday!     more details ......


Half Price Weekend - Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 November             

Finish the main season in style enjoying a day of half price travel!            
more details ......


Santa Specials & Christmas Dining Trains                    

Enjoy a steam train ride and visit Santa in his grotto on the train during your journey. Free present from Santa for children, mince pies and seasonal refreshments for adults. All inclusive fare – advance booking essential. A wonderful way to start the Christmas festivities – festive fun for all the family!
                                           More details nearer the time


Winter Steam Up   Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 January 2013 

Brush off those winter blues with a visit to Bodmin to see an impressive array of steam in action working an enhanced service. Our last Steam Gala of the season and a great start to the new year.

            SPECIAL timetable.   More details nearer the time


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