Permanent Way and Infrastructure
Work continues between Horsehay and Dawley station and the Barrow Crossing with new drains now starting to be installed. The waiting room at Horsehay and Dawley station in now open on running days Lineside clearance has taken place north of Horsehay and Dawley station to improve sight lines. The weighing machine has been repainted. Ruston and Hornsby diesel mechanical No. 313394. ‘Jammo’ Servicing continues at Spring Village. Its engine was started on Sunday after recent work. Tourist Standard Open (TSO) No. 5220. Work to replace the toilet continues Brake Standard Open (BSO) No. 9406 Preparation for the new flooring is now almost complete and the new storage cupboard has been painted On Wednesday the railway gave a talk to the Sutton Coldfield Railway Society on the history of our line and railways in the surrounding area, the preservation society’s achievements since the 1970’s, and our plans for the future. This was a really enjoyable evening, and a perfect way to introduce the railway before the society visits us in September. On Thursday evening we welcomed scouts from the 1st Lilleshall and Muxton group, who attended to assist the railway whilst under the supervision of group leaders and volunteers. This was another great event. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the scouts received their badges and enjoyed some cake once the activities had finished. There was no cake left for the volunteers! Thank you to Shaun and Ben for the additional information used in this update. Our next special event is our model railway exhibition on Sunday 30th July at Horsehay Village Hall and Spring Village station. Including layouts from N to G scale, Collectible toy displays, Miniature Railway and display, standard gauge trains running, trade support, society stands, TSR stand and refreshments (refreshments at the hall provided by the Friends of Horsehay Pool, and are cash sales only) Combined tickets (entrance to model railway exhibition and standard gauge trains), Adults £12, concessions £10, Child £8, Family (2+2) £30. See https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2023/25450-TelfordSteamRailway_Exhibition for more details. British Railways Class 08 diesel No. 08757 ‘Eagle’ is due to be hauling our two coach trains. First departure from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) will be at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. The gift shop, second hand book stall and picnic area will also be open The Furnaces Tearoom will be offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, cakes and light meals to eat in or take away. The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be open for rides (additional charges apply) Our online shop has been revamped and enlarged to include railway books, take n play Thomas and Friends, soft toys and other items for sale. Please visit http://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/store/c44/Freight_Stop_Gift_Shop.html We currently have an appeal to buy a new boiler for our narrow gauge steam tram. You can help us greatly by donating at https://gofund.me/093e7130 As a thank you, we are offering rewards for certain levels of donations, although every single one is gratefully received and will help put our tram back into operation. Please also consider supporting Telford Steam Railway through the Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery, which is open to anyone in the UK over 16 years old. This weekly draw gives you the opportunity to win prizes up to £25,000. Tickets cost £1 per week and 50p from each ticket sale goes directly to the railway. Sign up at https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/telford-steam-railway Our 2023 special events are on our website: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events
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Permanent Way and infrastructure
The regular track walk took place again on Sunday. No deer were spotted this time The lighting has been fixed in the accessible toilet at Spring Village. The contractors are still working to install the new drainage pipes between Horsehay and Dawley station and the barrow crossing. A ballast cleaning machine is at Doseley so that the ballast can be reused. The car park at the rear of the tearoom has started to be tidied up. A large amount of wood and rubbish has been removed and recycled. GWR 56XX No 5619 Repairs are continuing. Pacers 144013, 142058 and 142004 All 3 units have been started up, checked over and maintained. All 3 Pacer units are currently operational. On Saturday, the railway ran its very popular Princesses event. So many people attended that we needed to double the number of carriages used on our trains. Many of our visitors came in fancy dress, and they met and talked to many Princesses on the train and were able to have their photograph taken with them. A face painter was based in the waiting room at Horsehay and Dawley, which is not usually open to the public. Hopefully we will be able to open it on a more regular basis. The trains were full, and everyone had a great time, despite the rain showers. We have received very positive feedback already and this is something that we will do again next year. Trains were hauled by our class 08 diesel “Eagle” Thank you to Shaun and Dave for the additional information used in this update Our next special event is our model railway exhibition on Sunday 30th July at Horsehay Village Hall and Spring Village station. Including layouts from N to G scale, Collectible toy displays, Miniature Railway and display, standard gauge trains running, trade support, society stands, TSR shop and refreshments. Combined tickets (entrance to model railway exhibition and standard gauge trains), Adults £12, concessions £10, Child £8, Family (2+2) £30. See https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/event/y2023/25450-TelfordSteamRailway_Exhibition for more details. The railway is again open on Sunday 23rd July when British Railways Class 08 diesel No. 08757 ‘Eagle’ is due to be hauling our trains. First departure from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) will be at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets £8 Adults, £5 Children and concessions, £25 Family. Great value season tickets, which pay for themselves after only 4 visits (not special events) are also available. Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum. The gift shop, second hand book stall and picnic area will also be open The Furnaces Tearoom will be offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, cakes and light meals to eat in or take away. The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be open for rides (additional charges apply) Our online shop has been revamped and enlarged to include railway books, take n play Thomas and Friends, soft toys and other items for sale. Please visit http://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/store/c44/Freight_Stop_Gift_Shop.html We currently have an appeal to buy a new boiler for our narrow gauge steam tram. You can help us greatly by donating at https://gofund.me/093e7130 As a thank you, we are offering rewards for certain levels of donations, although every single one is gratefully received and will help put our tram back into operation. Please also consider supporting Telford Steam Railway through the Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery, which is open to anyone in the UK over 16 years old. This weekly draw gives you the opportunity to win prizes up to £25,000. Tickets cost £1 per week and 50p from each ticket sale goes directly to the railway. Sign up at https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/telford-steam-railway Our 2023 special events are on our website: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events Brake Standard Open (BSO) No 9046
All the metal under floor has now been replaced. The vinyl flooring is on order and is awaiting delivery. The exterior of the coach continues to be rubbed down, filled and painter with primer. Tourist Standard Open (TSO) Preparation of the TSOs for our 2023 Polar Express trains are well underway with continued deep cleaning and repairs to the seat cushions taking place this week GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank No. 5619. Repairs are continuing in the loco shed. British Railways Class 37 diesel No. 37263 Remains on hire to Severn Valley Railway Permanent Way and Infrastructure Work continues on the storeroom in the tram yard. The roof and the walls have now been replaced, and the wooden facia boards cut ready to be fixed into place. Lineside clearance continues along the line. This is starting to make a noticeable difference which is pleasing, because it has been very hot work during the recent warm spell of weather. The station gardens are in full summer bloom, and are a credit to the hard work undertaken by our volunteer gardeners. Mowing off of grass areas continues on a weekly basis. On Saturday we ran our second Fish ‘N’ chip special of the season. North British diesel hydraulic No. 27414 ‘TOM’ hauled the train, full of hungry passengers all eating their delicious fish and chips. Two trips of the line were made. We have received very positive feedback already and we will plan to run these again next year. The next event is our Princess event on Saturday 15th July. Come aboard our heritage trains and meet some of your favorite fairytale characters. Tickets are now available for only £7, which gives unlimited travel for the day. Please see our website for more details. There is no need to pre book tickets however, just turn up and pay on the day if you prefer. First train departs Spring Village at 11am. The railway is again open on Sunday 16 July when British Railways Class 08 diesel No. 08757 ‘Eagle’ is due to be hauling our trains. First departure from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) will be at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets £8 Adults, £5 Children and concessions, £25 Family. Great value season tickets, which pay for themselves after only 4 visits (not special events) are also available. Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum. The gift shop, second hand book stall and picnic area will also be open The Furnaces Tearoom will be offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, cakes and light meals to eat in or take away. The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be open for rides (additional charges apply) Our online shop has been revamped and enlarged to include railway books, take n play Thomas and Friends, soft toys and other items for sale. Please visit http://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/store/c44/Freight_Stop_Gift_Shop.html We currently have an appeal to buy a new boiler for our narrow gauge steam tram. You can help us greatly by donating at https://gofund.me/093e7130 As a thank you, we are offering rewards for certain levels of donations, although every single one is gratefully received and will help put our tram back into operation. Please also consider supporting Telford Steam Railway through the Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery, which is open to anyone in the UK over 16 years old. This weekly draw gives you the opportunity to win prizes up to £25,000. Tickets cost £1 per week and 50p from each ticket sale goes directly to the railway. Sign up at https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/telford-steam-railway Our 2023 special events are on our website: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events Infrastructure
The new roof for the store in the tram yard has been fitted The contractors are still on site putting in the new drainage south of Horsehay and Dawley station. Permanent Way More lineside clearance has taken place to improve sight lines for the locomotive crews. A flail is being sourced which will make the job much easier On the regular track inspection, a deer was seen running alongside the railway at Lawley. I knew that deer are to be found in the area (despite it becoming more and more built up with houses) but this is the first time I had every seen one on the railway. She quickly bounded up the embankment and was gone. GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank No. 5619 Repairs continue with the paneling on the rear of the firebox being refitted. Ruston and Hornsby 0-4-0 diesel mechanical No. 313394 ‘Jammo’ Continues to be serviced. The oil filter has been cleaned and refitted and the engine refilled with oil. The railway is next open on Sunday 9th July when North British 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic No. 27414 ‘Tom’ is due to be hauling our trains. First departure from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) will be at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets £8 Adults, £5 Children and concessions, £25 Family. Great value season tickets, which pay for themselves after only 4 visits (not special events) are also available. Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum. The gift shop, second hand book stall and picnic area will also be open The Furnaces Tearoom will be offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, cakes and light meals to eat in or take away. The next event is our Princess event on Saturday 15th July. Come aboard our heritage trains and meet some of your favorite fairytale characters. Tickets are now available for only £7, which gives unlimited travel for the day. Please see our website for more details. The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be open for rides (additional charges apply) We currently have an appeal to buy a new boiler for our narrow gauge steam tram. You can help us greatly by donating at https://gofund.me/093e7130 As a thank you, we are offering rewards for certain levels of donations, although every single one is gratefully received and will help put our tram back into operation. Please also consider supporting Telford Steam Railway through the Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery, which is open to anyone in the UK over 16 years old. This weekly draw gives you the opportunity to win prizes up to £25,000. Tickets cost £1 per week and 50p from each ticket sale goes directly to the railway. Sign up at https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/telford-steam-railway Our 2023 special events are on our website: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events |
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