Incorporated on 25th May 1871
Previously the Callington and Calstock Railway (1869), a narrow gauge line built by the Tamar, Kit Hill and Callington Railway Company, intended for freight traffic only. It was re-named the East Cornwall Mineral Railway in 1871, opening the following year. The Plymouth, Devonport and South Western Junction Railway took over in 1891 and the lines were altered to standard gauge to allow passenger traffic, operating under the adjoining Bere Alston & Calstock Light Railway.
Capital £60,000 in £10 ordinary shares and 6% preference shares. Loans of £20,000.