Bodmin & Wenford Railway (B&WR)
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway (B&WR)
Bodmin General Station, Bodmin PL31 1AQ
Cornwall's only standard-gauge steam railway, running from Bodmin General to Bodmin Road and Boscarne Junction. The line is famous for its steep gradients and its authentic 1950s GWR atmosphere.
Railway History
Cornwall's Premier Steam Line
The Bodmin & Wenford Railway connects some of the oldest railway trackbeds in the UK, including parts of the 1834 Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway. It is unique for its challenging terrain, featuring some of the steepest railway gradients in the country (1 in 40). The line's main headquarters at Bodmin General is a flawlessly restored 1950s station, offering an authentic "Cornish Branch Line" experience that celebrates the region's mining and porcelain clay heritage.
Technical Specifications
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Track Gauge
1435mm
Line Length
6.5miles
Original Line
1834AD
Heritage Reopening
1986AD
Locomotives
GWR SteamCornish
Max Incline
1 in 40Gradient
