Britain's Wildest Train JourneyWe 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. |
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Your ExperienceAs we leave Spring Village Station, passengers will hear the zoo keepers give a short talk about the animals, explaining where they originate from and some of their special characteristics. Then the animals will be brought to your seats on the carriage where you can see them close up, and maybe even hold them! The friendly Zoo Keepers will be only too happy to answer any questions that you may have about the animals.
This experience will last for the full round trip (around 50 minutes), so please don't leave the train when it stops at Horsehay & Dawley station. |
Also Included with your ticket
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Standard Gauge RailwayPay Once and Ride All Day ! Your Exotic Express ticket lets you ride on all the standard gauge services along with your selected Exotic Express Train.
Climb aboard your heritage train and journey to our three historic stations, to uncover the history of each site. There is so much to discover at Telford Steam Railway. |
Telford Town TramwayRide on the UK's only Steam Tramway at Horsehay Pool. Our unique 2ft Gauge steam tram will let you relive the lost age of steam trams.
Journey to Old Loco Shed Station to have a peek into our engineering workshops, and see our future restoration projects. Please note the tramway may be closed for the May 4th service, we apologies for any inconvenience |
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Model Railway ExhibitionDiscover the miniature world at the Top Link Model Railway. Situated in Railway House, this expansive layout lets you marvel at the railways from above.
There are three wonderful layouts for you to view, including a recreation of Stafford Station before redevelopment. You may also spot some familiar faces hidden within the scenery ! The Horsehay Cafe will also be available next door, for a lovely meal or drink. |
Meet our friendly animals ...
Discover our extraordinary zoo animals who may join you along your journey. We never know which friendly faces will be onboard but here are some previous passengers :
Woody the Armadillo |
Millie the Millipede |
Sally the Skunk |
Greg the Grass Snake |
... Get Up Close and Experience Nature
InformationYou'll board the Exotic Express at Spring Village Station at either 12:00 or 1:30 depending on which slot you book.
After the departing, the keepers will give a talk on the animals and their habitats before bringing them around for you to see and possibly hold. The train will complete a full round trip from Spring Village - Lawley Halt - Horsehay & Dawley and return. While you can leave the train at each station, you will miss part of the Exotic Express so it is advised that you remain on the train. Once you have return to Spring Village (roughly 50 minutes since departure) the keepers will give a quick talk before you depart the train. Your adventure doesn't stop here, as your ticket lets you ride all day on our standard gauge railway and the Telford Town Tramway. Take the chance to explore our three historic station and experience all the attractions that are available. |
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TICKETS
Your ticket lets you ride on all the standard gauge services, Telford Town Tramway & One Exotic Express Train
Admission Type |
On the Day |
1x Adult (Day Rover + Exotic Express) |
£10 |
1x Child (Day Rover + Exotic Express |
£7 |
1x Family Day Rover + Exotic Express (2 Adults + 2 Children) |
£28 |
All attractions subject to availability. Telford Steam Railway reserves the right to amend, replace or cancel any/all of the trains or attractions referred to without notice if required.
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Terms and Conditions
Your Exotic Express experience will only be on the 12pm or 1:30pm departures from Spring Village station. Your ticket allows you to travel on all other departures, but they will not have the animals on them. No dogs are allowed on the Exotic Express Every passenger on the Exotic Express must remain seated around their table during the experience and not make sudden loud noises or movements that might scare the animals. The Zoo Keepers will bring the animals to each of the tables but it will be their decision whether the animals can be held by the passengers and for how long. Being able to hold the animals is not guarranteed. The experience will last for a full round trip starting and finishing at Spring Village. There is no need to leave the train at Horsehay & Dawley station. What type of animals, and how many are shown during the experience, will be at the descretion on Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park. The same animals will be shown on both departures All images for illustrative Purposes Only |
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