Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Weed killing trackside and lineside clearance to improve site lines has taken place with more planned during June.


Our gardeners have been busy with 60 geraniums planted in the flower beds at Horsehay & Dawley station.


Spring Village waiting room continues to be repainted. The roof has been repaired, and is now weather proof again


Our Model T event was a great success at Spring Village, with a number of different variants on display. We also had a mobile bar on site, which was needed due to the very hot and sunny weather over the weekend.


North British No 27414 “Tom” has been withdrawn for repairs. New parts have been ordered and should be fitted this week. Hopefully this will mean that “Tom” will be back in action soon.


Pacer No 142058 is being prepared and cleaned ready for our ‘Pacer Day” on 9th June.


GWR steam engine No 5619 has a lot of use during May, including both Bank Holiday weekends. Her ongoing maintenance and cleaning regime is paying dividends with very free steaming and efficient use of coal.


Thanks to Jacob for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 2nd June for our Exotic Express and vintage mobile bar.


Animals and Keepers from the Exotic Zoo, Telford will be on our 12pm and 1:30pm departures from Spring Village. Terms and conditions apply. Please see our website.


The Watering Hole vintage mobile bar will also be on site selling locally brewed beers, wines and spirits.


Don’t miss this exciting new event at the railway


BR Class 08 diesel 98757 “Eagle” will be hauling our trains. First departure from Spring Village is at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Ticket prices Adult £10, Children £7, Family £32. Fares include unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains and entry into our model railway exhibition. The Phoenix miniature railway will also be open and offering their ‘driver for a fiver’ deal. (Additional charges apply)


Also available


Furnaces Tearoom selling hot and cold drinks, meals, chocolate, snacks, cakes and ice creams to eat in or take away. Drinking water for dogs also provided.
Gift shop at Spring Village selling new and nearly new books, Thomas take-n-play, dinosaurs, toys, fridge magnets, flags, train sets and much much more.
Huge OO gauge model railway exhibition based in part of Stafford Station with DC and DCC locos in operation with smoke and sound.
Secondhand book stall in Horsehay and Dawley waiting room.
Rail Camera Club photographs on display at Spring Village waiting room.
Picnic area overlooking Horsehay Pool. Free children’s quiz to find all the creatures hiding amongst the trees.


All attractions subject to availability.


Our latest news video, Railway Roundup 4 is now available to watch on our YouTube channel


https://youtu.be/r-NiZP3X7Ss?si=jEaBkkURMrPFGYDV


Our 2024 special events can be found here


https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events.


We are asking our supporters to complete the following nomination form to hopefully receive a donation of £1000. The more nominations we receive, the more chance we have of getting it. It takes less than a couple of minutes to complete so please help us if you can


https://movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1003150&ct=heritage_arts#nominateACharity




Our website, www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk has been given an overhaul and now contains more up to date information about our railway, rolling stock, what to see and do, and special events. Tickets are on sale and already selling for our Fish and Chip specials, and Alice’s Adventures to Wonderland event on 5th, 6th and 7th April.


Please take a fresh look at our website and let us know what you think.




Our online shop has been revamped and enlarged to include railway books, 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