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Events
Check out our wide range of events for 2026 !

Planning Your Visit
Discover all our historic railway has to offer !

Experiences 
Take part and learn how to drive our locomotives !

OUR NEXT EVENT

EXOTIC EXPRESS - 4th May

Britain's Wildest Train Journey !

We have teamed up with our friends at Telford’s Exotic Zoo to bring you the Exotic Express. Zookeepers will bring some of their friendly animals onto the train for you to see up close and maybe even hold!

Ride along our historic line with our wonderful animal pals. Your ticket lets you ride all day along with your Exotic Express experience.

​You'll board the Exotic Express at Spring Village Station at either 12:00 or 1:30 depending on which slot you book.​

More Info !

SERVICE UPDATE:

Next Running Day: 26th April 2026
'08784' Running Day

Locomotive in use - BR Class 08 No.08784 & Steam Tram 'Thomas Telford'

The Railway is open every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday, from Easter till the end of September

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THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2026 Tickets on sale NOW!

Step aboard a real steam train for a theatrical, interactive journey filled with festive fun and unforgettable memories.
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Prices start at just £30.99 per person.

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PAY ONCE RIDE ALL DAY !

Did you know that your ticket lets you ride all day long across our three railways ?

The Standard Gauge Railway takes you across our 150 year old line to three historic stations. You'll experience the sites, sounds and smells of the glory days of rail travel. 

The Telford Town Tramway offers the unique experience to travel behind a steam tram ! Our narrow gauge line transports you back to the lost days of steam tramways as you journey around Horsehay Works.

The Top Link Model Railway takes you on a miniature journey around the model world. Discover all the secrets of the huge model layout and watch the tiny locomotives in action. 

​A whole day of family fun is waiting !

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