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Permanent Way and Infrastructure The P-Way gang were out in force on Saturday working on the running line close to Heath Hill Tunnel. Rails and sleepers were lifted, the ballast dug out and the rails and sleepers put back in. The line was then ‘jack and packed’ and tamped. On Sunday we had our ‘Anything Goes Diesel Gala. This was a great success with good passenger numbers. In action on the day were BR Class 08 diesel 08757 ‘Eagle’, North British diesel hydraulic No. 27414 ‘Tom’, Ruston and Hornsby diesel mechanical No. 382824 ‘Hector’, Class 142 Pacer No. 142058 with Ruston and Hornsby diesel mechanical No. 313394 ‘Jammo’ making a surprise appearance on passenger trains in the afternoon. We have had lots of very positive feedback about the event which is great to hear. One of our military veteran friends, Colin, had his first ride on a train since 1955! Hopefully it won’t be as long again before his next one. One of our volunteers has successfully passsed out as a diesel driver. Congratulations! We have released a new video on out YouTube channel giving an up date on all the things that have been going on at the railway. We are really excited to share this with you to see the progress that we are making in lots of areas. Hopefully you will find it interesting, please like and subscribe to our channel for more videos like this. https://youtu.be/kMwXrOruxxQ?si=hv29R1moy5VDxSpV We need your help! A new steam boiler for our tram has been sourced, and is available to buy for £8500. Not only is this approximately half the price we were quoted to build a new boiler, but will also mean that our tram will be back in steam and working much quicker as well. Please help us to buy this boiler before it is too late, by donating to our steam tram boiler appeal. https://gofund.me/2ff35805 Every penny donated makes a massive difference to us. Thank you for your support. The railway is next open on Sunday 24th September when GWR 56XX 0-6-2T No. 5619 will be hauling our trains. Departures will be from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) and a special timetable will be in operation Tickets £10 Adults, £8 Children and, £30 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children). Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum. Sorry there are no Senior/Concession fares and Season tickets are not valid at this event. 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. Breakfast is now being served between 10:15am and 12pm. 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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GWR 56XX 0-6-2T 5619 GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank 5619 5619 passed its steam test on Thursday and is now back in service. Many thanks to our fantastic volunteers for their hard work, sweat, blood and tears over many months to get her operational again. 5619 is due to be working our trains on the following Sundays; 10th, 24th September and 1st October. The plan is for 5619 to then haul our Polar Express trains in November and December. North British diesel hydraulic No. 27414 ‘Tom’ Tom has had new compressor drive belts fitted and a new stainless steel through exhaust. This will let the engine ‘breathe’ and of course, sound better! Brake Standard Open (BSO) No. 9406 Vinyl flooring for the rear part of the coach has now arrived and will be fitted shortly. Once down, the seats and fittings in this half of the coach can be refitted, as well as the bar area. This will then leave just the ‘guards’ part of the coach to complete. Permanent way and infrastructure Further ballast has been removed from the sleeper ends of track in platform road at the platform extension. The track will be realigned closer to the platform edge to enable passengers to leave the coaches easier during Polar. Telford Steam Railway recently signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant is a pledge to understand that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. On Sunday the railway was proud to host our first Veterans Breakfast morning. Around 20 veterans and their families attended, and everyone enjoyed the food and the chance for a chat and a catch up. It was fantastic to be able to do this for the veterans, and we hope that it becomes a regular event. Also on Sunday, the railway was proud to support ‘Scarecrow Day’, which is held in the village around Horsehay Pool, and is organised by the Friends of Horsehay Pool. We had two scarecrows on show at the railway, and donated prizes to their raffle, and offered travel incentives on the day to anyone who purchased a raffle ticket. There were lots of people walking around the village and the event was a great success The railway had a stand at the Guildex Exhibition in Stafford over the weekend. Did anyone see us there? Thanks to Doug, Mark and Ian for the additional information used in this update and for the use of their photos. The railway is next open on Sunday 10th September, when Great Western Railway 56XX 0-6-2T steam engine No. 5619 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. 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. Breakfast is now being served between 10:15am and 12pm. 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 GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank No 5619 5619 successfully passed its hydraulic test and its final steam test has been booked with the boiler inspector. If this is also passed successfully, the loco will be ready to be back in operational service. 5619 was on display at Spring Village station during the Bank Holiday weekend. British Railways Class 08 Diesel 08757 “Eagle” Was noticed to have an oil leak on Monday 28th August and was taken out of that day’s services for repairs. It’s place was taken by North British diesel hydraulic No 27414 ‘TOM’ Peckett and Sons 0-4-0 saddle tank ‘Rocket’ No awaiting its 10-yearly overhaul. A move about in the shed has seen it placed over the pit, ready for stripping to commence. BR CLASS 37 No 37263 and 2- Car Class 108 DMU remain out on hire The railway had a very successful bank holiday weekend operation, with a very busy 1940’s event on Saturday. Many thanks to all the traders, re-enactors, promenaders, displays, vintage vehicle owners, singers and of course our fantastic volunteers for putting on a fantastic show. We also were treated to four flypasts from the BBMF Lancaster Bomber, which was ‘the icing in the cake’ of a great day. Next years event is already being planned, and has been expanded to two days, 24th and 25th August. Photos below by John Cutts The railway is next open on Sunday 3rd September, when North British diesel hydraulic No 27414 “Tom” is due to be hauling our trains. We are supporting the Friends of Horsehay Pool’s ‘Scarecrow Day’. This event sees many scarecrows being created by local residents and displayed in gardens in Spring Village and around Horsehay Pool. We will have two scarecrows on display. The Friends will be selling Tea, Coffee and cakes and will be holding a raffle. As a special deal on the day. Anyone buying a raffle ticket will receive a free child train ticket when purchasing an adult train ticket. Raffle tickets must be presented when purchasing train tickets. Free child tickets are only valid on Sunday 3 September 2023. 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. Breakfast is now being served between 11am and 12pm. 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 Permanent Way and Infrastructure Ballast has been dug out from the platform road at Spring Village station in advance of some track maintenance taking place The cracked window in the Horsehay & Dawley waiting room has been replaced and more picket fencing has been installed. With the new drainage system being close to completion. The base of the old Horsehay & Dawley signalbox has been drained. It appears to still be in good condition. MK2 Tourist Standard Open (TSO) coaches The TSOs not required for the rest of the operating season have begun to have Christmas decorations put up inside, ready for the Polar Express trains. The remaining TSOs will start to be decorated once the running season ends. GWR 56XX 0-6-2T No. 5619 Hydraulic and steam tests have been booked for the end of this month. Thank you to Ben and Paul for the additional information provided for this update The railway is next open on Saturday 26th August for our 1940’s/Vintage Day. Attractions include Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast Vintage Stalls Vintage Vehicles 1940’s Picnic display Members of the Churchill Warriors local history group Actors and Actresses in period costumes Singers ‘Victory Rolls’ Hairdresser Face Painting 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 £10 Adults, £8 Children, £30 Family. Senior/concessions fares are not available and season tickets are not valid for this event. Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum. Tickets can be bought on the day or pre booked at https://telfordsteamrailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/51192?catID=45653 The gift shop 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) The railway is also open on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August, 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 A massive thank you to Alfie, Rachael and family for raising £230 by doing a sponsored walk to the top of the Wrekin. The money that Alfie, who is three, has raised has been match funded by the National Westminster Bank Plc, so an amazing £460 will be donated to the Steam Tram boiler fund. What a star Alfie is! Permanent way and Infrastructure Work continues at Lawley, with the platform edge now completely removed and the infill behind cleared. The platform road at Spring Village has been weeded and tidied up. New permanent fencing is being built for the platform extension at Spring Village Drainage work at Horsehay and Dawley is nearly complete. The benefits of the new drainage system can already be seen. Fencing at Horsehay and Dawley station continues to be cleaned and painted. Training Shunter, Induction and PTS training has taken place for a has taken place for established, and new, volunteers. Tinsel has been dropped off at Lawley for storage (Christmas and the Polar Express isn’t that far away!) The Old Loco Shed is gradually being tidied up to create more useable space Thank you to Ben and Shaun for the additional information provided for this update The railway is next open on Sunday 20th August, 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 Our next special event is our vintage day on Saturday 26th August. The railway will be open from 11am until 4:30pm and the attractions include a Battle of Britain memorial flypast, vintage stalls, vintage cars, members of the Churchill Warriors local history group, ‘Victory Rolls’ hairdresser, actors in period costumes and singers. For more details see our website https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/vintage-weekend.html Tickets (£10 Adults, £8 Children and £30 family (2 adults and 2 Children)) can be bought on the day or pre booked at https://telfordsteamrailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/51192?catID=45653 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 Permanent Way and Infrastructure The drainage pipes have now been laid into the Horsehay and Dawley platform area. Catch pits have also been installed at regular intervals along the line. The temporary stairs in front of the signal box base have been carefully removed for the next catch pit to be put in. Lineside clearance continues just north of Number 1 point, with brash and branches cut back to improve sight lines. The recent weed killing program along the line has been successful. The mini dumper has had a service with oil and filters changed. The 5 ton dumper has had some repairs done to it and will be assisting top with the drainage work this week. Further progress has been made on the privately owned 20DL 2 foot diesel locomotive. The engine has been started and it is hoped to be in service next year. Tourist Standard Open (TSO) No. 5220. After work has been completed in the toilet cubicle, this carriage needs a deep clean before it can ever enter service on our Polar Express trains Brake Standard Open (BSO) No 9406 More preparation has taken place ready for the new flooring to be installed (when it is received) Work is being undertaken to make new fencing that will be installed at Spring Village station on the platform extension. Fencing has also been installed and painted at Horsehay and Dawley station Pacer No 142058 was in action on Sunday. Thankfully the rain stayed away and we enjoyed good passenger numbers. Tours of our loco shed to see Peckett and Sons steam engine No 1722 “Rocket”, Ruston and Hornsby diesel hydraulic No. 525947 “Rusty” and GWR 56XX 0-6-2 No. 5619 proved to be very popular. The railway is next open on Sunday 13th August, when North British 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 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 Our next special event is our vintage day on Saturday 26th August. The railway will be open from 11am until 4:30pm and the attractions include a Battle of Britain memorial flypast, vintage stalls, vintage cars, members of the Churchill Warriors local history group, ‘Victory Rolls’ hairdresser, and actors in period costumes. For more details see our website https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/vintage-weekend.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 Permanent Way and Infrastructure The drainage work is continuing. A couple of areas of sandstone have had to be cut through to lay the new drains. The last pack of drainage pipes has been delivered to the worksite. More targeted lineside clearance has taken place at various area along the running line. Maintenance work has taken place in the Furnaces tearoom The picnic area has been mowed and general tidying up and rubbish removal has taken place in the rear yard. Tourist Standard Open (TSO) No. 5220. The flooring in the toilet cubicle has been replaced. On Sunday 30 July, we held our model railway exhibition across the railway and the Horsehay Village Hall. With lots of exhibitors and traders, the event was very popular. Many visitors attended and enjoyed not only the layouts, but also the standard gauge trains and the Phoenix Miniature railway, who also had a display of their locomotives on show. Feedback has been very positive, and next years model railway exhibition is already in the the calendars on Sunday 28 July 2024. We hope to see you there! Thank you to Ben and Shaun for the additional information provided for this update The railway is again open on Sunday 6th August, when Class 142 Pacer No. 142058 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 Our next special event is our vintage day on Saturday 26th August. The railway will be open from 11am until 4:30pm and the attractions include a Battle of Britain memorial flypast, vintage stalls, members of the Churchill Warriors local history group, ‘Victory Rolls’ hairdresser, and actors in period costumes. For more details see our website https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/vintage-weekend.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 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 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 |
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