Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Lappa Valley Steam Railway, is a railway with steam trains running between Benny Halt and East Wheal Rose train stations. The train travels, as its name suggests, through the Lappa Valley. The railway was opened in 1849, so today the tracks are probably the oldest tracks in Cornwall. The original lines closed in 1963, and the Lappa Valley Railway was formed in 1974 to provide the wonderful tourist attraction we have today.

The track was changed to a minature guage track, which I presume means it was narrower than a regular track, but still capable of running a full size steam prototype (as opposed to running miniature trains). The guage is 15 inch, as opposed to a full size guage, nearly four times the size.

This is a fun day out and if you can catch a sunny day, you will enjoy the day even more. The sound of a steam train, coupled with the rumbling track and traditional steam odours make for a realistic experience.

Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a beautiful railway where one can stay close by, in the many Cornwall cottages available. Cornwall’s best cottages, some of which are Cornish cottages quite near to such a fun tourist attraction.

Cottage owners are very welcoming to holiday goers, who explore these Cornwall’s tourist attractions, countryside, beaches, monuments, theme parks and historical sites; fun loving tourists tend to discover so much of Cornwall’s most significant sites. There are many cottages to select from, throughout the whole of Cornwall; making Cornwall a wonderful base to embark on a journey of discovery of historical sites, theme parks and other points of interest. I suggest that you choose a quaint cottage, which should enrich the whole family experience of this beautiful corner of United Kingdom.

On your arrival to Cornwall, you should plan a visit to the many sites, villages, Cornwall cottage, or stunning countryside. Cornwall is a fantastic holiday venue with sandy beaches, countryside, culture and traditional values. You will enjoy much of what is on hand in and around Cornwall, in the cosiness of a traditional, charming cottage; Visit our Cornwall Sunshine website select the ideal cottage for you and your family. One of Cornwalls attractions, is that it is home to some fantastic locations that are full of history, mythology and tradition, not to mention the picturesque small farms, towns and villages. You will enjoy the experience of a cottage in Cornwall, many built out of local stone with thatched roofs. These are a wonderful reminderof Cornwall’s history and a visual guide of how stunning it is to be in Cornwall.

The kids are going to love Lappa Valley Railway, from the youngest to the oldest. There is something exciting about any steam train journey and Lappa Valley is not exception. There are café’s and souvenir shops plus plenty more for the kids to do.

If you take your family to Cornwall, make sure visit Lappa Valley Railway.