Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The road crossing between the loco shed and Spring Village yard has been replaced and upgraded to make the crossing safer for cars and pedestrians. The track has also been realigned which will allow bogie vehicles to enter the shed for the first time. This will now allow us to maintain and restore our coaches under cover when required. Replacing the road crossing was a job that we have wanted to do for a number of years and it is great to see it completed.


North British diesel hydraulic No. 27414 “TOM” was been withdrawn from service for gearbox repairs.


Class 142 Pacer No. 142058 was in use on passengers services on Sunday 9th June, and proved popular with our passengers. We also held our first Pacer driver and guard experience days on the Saturday and Sunday. All of the participants thoroughly enjoyed their time on the Pacer and we have received very positive feedback about the experiences. This is something we will look to do again next year.


We ran our second Fish and Chip special of the season on Saturday. This was another sell out, including our first coach party. BR class 08 diesel No. 08757 “Eagle” hauled the train, the fish and chips were hot and tasty, and everyone had an enjoyable time. This is a great way to get people who would not normally visit a heritage railway to see what we have to offer. Hopefully some of them will return for a running day or special event.


Our Father’s Day Flyer experience (footplate ride on our steam engine No. 5619 and a meal in the tearoom) have sold out.


Our gardeners continue to keep our station gardens looking fantastic with those at Horsehay and Dawley looking particularly impressive.


We had a visitor to the railway on Friday who enjoyed a Great British Railway Journey in the cab of 5619. They also helped with the ongoing restoration of BR Class 03 diesel No. D2051 in the loco shed. Look out for the program which is due to be broadcast in April 2025.


Thanks to Ben, Ian, Doug, Mark, Shaun and Paul for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 16th June




GWR 56XX steam engine No. 5619 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