Visiting this museum a couple of weeks ago was a very interesting experience, riding behind former locomotives which worked in the local Cornish Tin Mines, engines of a type that saw service in France during the First World War, together with a replica of Smelter of the Redruth & Chasewater Railway and The Murdoch Flyer.
The fantastic collection of Model Railways from TT Gauge upwards and the extensive layouts created an atmosphere for young and old alike.
Large scale creations from Meccano Sets were on display throughout this museum, a fascination going back in time.
The Museum is open throughout the year by appointment, or just turn up on one of the running days. Entry is free on operating days, with donations going towards the upkeep of the museum.
For further details contact Mr Colin Saxton 01209 211191
The photographs on this website are by kind permission of Mr Colin Saxton.
The fantastic collection of Model Railways from TT Gauge upwards and the extensive layouts created an atmosphere for young and old alike.
Large scale creations from Meccano Sets were on display throughout this museum, a fascination going back in time.
The Museum is open throughout the year by appointment, or just turn up on one of the running days. Entry is free on operating days, with donations going towards the upkeep of the museum.
For further details contact Mr Colin Saxton 01209 211191
The photographs on this website are by kind permission of Mr Colin Saxton.
140913a Arrival at Tumblydown Farm, Tolgus Mount, Redruth. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913b The Murdoch Flyer at Tumblydown Farm. William Murdoch was famous for the invention of Gas Lighting, Redruth was the first town to be lit by gas. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913c The replica of the Redruth & Chasewater Railway engine Smelter. This railway closed 99 years ago today, remains of the railway can be seen in various locations between Redruth and Devoran to this day. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913d Inside the loco and carriage shed, nearest is a loco from the South Crofty Mine situated a couple of miles away between Redruth & Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913e Mike House a member of The Cornwall Railway Society drives a design of engine which saw service in France during The First World War. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913f One of the large Hornby Dublo layouts running inside the museum. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913g Mike Hitchens also a member of The Cornwall Railway Society controlling the large "O" Gauge layout. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913h Derailment at the shed, is there room for the "Breakdown Train" and Mick House to re rail it! Copyright Roger Winnen
140913i We all had clockwork trains when we were young, flying off the rails on the sharp bends. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913j The running lines into the terminus as Mick House awaits another run around the fields of Tolgus Mount. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913k Another Industrial awaits its turn at the Heritage Day. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913l An ex South Crofty loco hauls the next service around the perimeter of the Tumblydown Farm Fields where a good crop of blackberry's were for the picking. Copyright Roger Winnen
140913m Mr Colin Saxton the owner of this museum takes a well earned rest during this heritage weekend. Many thanks must go to him and the volunteers for the hard work put into creating such a fascinating transport collection. Copyright Roger Winnen