Rolling Stock
Five locomotives were usually in service, supplied by a contractor, Mr Chanter. When the company was taken over by the West Cornwall in 1846 the inventory was:
| Name | Value at takeover |
|---|---|
| Pendarves | £250 |
| Cornubia | £350 |
| Carn Brea | £500 |
| Coryndon | |
| Chanter | £1,340 |
At the time of takeover, there were 119 trucks and 6 passenger coaches.
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