Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Winter maintenance of GWR 56XX 0-6-2T No 5619 continues in the old loco shed. Most of the tubes have been now been swept clean. The old fire bars have been removed from the firebox, and a new set have been purchased. The ash pan has also been cleaned and with the loco being over the pit, the opportunity was taken to steam clean the frames. The mudhole doors have been removed in preparation for a boiler wash out.


Another 300 yards or so of the route of Coronation Walk has been cleared.


The tram boiler continues to be prepared to be installed back into the tram body for its steam test.


Two new containers were delivered, and set up in position in the rear yard. These will provide additional storage area for the railway.


The ladies toilets at Spring Village are being repainted.


The Guards seat has been reinstated in the MK2 BSO No. 9406.


Class 108 DMUs No 52062 and No. 51950 (privately owned) have been sold. Both units had left the railway in 2023.


Thanks to Jacob, Antony and Dave for the additional information and photos used in the update.


Our latest news video, Railway Roundup 3, is now available to watch on our YouTube channel


https://youtu.be/74ZM28bWlc4?si=3rLOnQfAEjj12S_u


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.


The railway reopens to the public on Sunday 31st March.


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