 In 1827 extensions were constructed and opened; from Wheal Buller junction to Redruth itself, serving the Pen-an-Drea mine and the town itself, and an additional from Devoran to Point Quay.Built as a horse-operated tramway, the early operations followed that model, with short groups of wagons hauled by horses.Although the line had been designed with a view to gravitational operation for loaded traffic towards Devoran, it appears that this was not done, and the wagons were hauled in both directions.