Railway workers outside the engine shed which is now Devoran Village Hall

 

The Parish Council has been successful in its bid to GWR Community Fund to help us celebrate Railway 200.  

 

The project will examine the industrial heritage of the Carnon Valley, the creation of the Redruth to Chasewater Railway in 1825 and the development of Devoran and the flora and fauna of the surrounding area. By putting the spotlight on what is around us we want to celebrate the past and help people discover our mining and railway heritage making walking and cycling in the parish more interesting

The Cornwall Minerals Tramway in the parish of Feock and neighbouring parishes was built on the route of the original railway and has the potential for economic growth in the area based on the leisure industry and as support for the well being of residents. through walking and cycling in an interesting natural environment.

In the year that we celebrate Railway 200 we will also be focussing on the role of the modern railway with the latest development in Cornwall being the introduction of the Mid Cornwall Metro provides direct links between Falmouth and Newquay crossing the parish over the Carnon Valley viaduct originally built by Brunel in the 1860’s.

An Exhibition on 22nd November 2025 in Devoran Village Hall will see the launch of a railway trail leaflet created and designed by children at Devoran School and photographs and art work created by members of the community during the project. Look out for more details nearer the time – everyone welcome to come along.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devoran Village Hall in 2025