Steaming to Ironbridge
Heath Hill Tunnel to Lawley Common
| Horsehay & Dawley to Lightmoor
Lightmoor to Buildwas
Fundraising
The Steaming to Ironbridge project is divided into several stages :-
- Stage 1 :- Northwards from Horsehay through Heath Hill Tunnel to a new terminus on Lawley Common.
- Stage 2 :- Southwards to Lightmoor, a distance of 1.5miles.
- Stage 3 :- Onwards from Lightmoor and across the River Severn to a terminus near Buildwas Abbey.
Stage 1 Appeal
Telford Steam Railway, owned and operated by the Telford &
Horsehay Steam Trust Ltd, has made steady progress towards its goal of extending the
existing line since its creation in the mid 1970's.
The aim of the Steaming to Ironbridge appeal is at present focused on raising sufficient funds to develop the Lawley site (Steaming to Ironbridge Stage 1).
The biggest and hungriest project undertaken by TSR, by far, is the earthmoving, fencing and drainage
work. TSR is working with W.S. Atkins Ltd (Railway Division), Telford and
Wrekin Council and the Lawley Development Consortium to put the final plans before the planning department for aproval
so that work can commence in 2006. This is the groundwork required to create a trackbed for the northern extension
to Lawley Common. This work is absolutely essential to the future of Telford Steam Railway, and it
is vital that we raise the estimated £26,500 required to complete this year's work. Whilst we have
succeeded in raising much of this through annual revenue there is still a significant amount to be raised.
The Deal :- if you donate £25 (or more) to the Lawley Project (although any contribution would be welcome)
your name will go on a register.
When this year's work is finished you will be entitled to a train ride
through the tunnel to view the work, followed by a trip back to Horsehay & Dawley for complementary
refreshments. Most of all, however, you will have the satisfaction of having made a significant contribution
to this imaginative, popular, and strategically important project!
Please make your contributions to the Treasurer, via the link below. For taxpayers who are willing
to do so, filling in a gift aid form will greatly enhance the value of their donation.
Thank you in anticipation!
There are many ways in which you could help
- Do you Shop On-Line? Yes - TSR can benefit - details here.
- Become a contributing member of the Telford Steam Railway. Contributing members pay a monthly sum by direct debit, rather than a single annual membership fee. A sum of £5 per month is suggested. On joining you will receive a membership card and a quarterly newsletter to keep you up to date. Membership also enables you to become involved in the building of the railway.
- Purchase an entry in the "Steaming to Ironbridge" register - Price £25.00.
- A direct cash donation.
- Join our 50-50 Club.
If you would like to contibute to this first Stage of our push to Ironbridge please download, complete and return the Steaming to Ironbridge contribution form.
