Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Ruston and Hornsby 0-4-0 diesel mechanical No. 313394 “Jammo”


This loco will be leaving the railway shortly to go on hire to the Chasewater Railway.


Photo charter


On Saturday 23rd September the railway was hired for the day by the Sutton Coldfield Railway Society. GWR 56XX 0-6-2T No 5619 was in steam on passenger and freight trains, with staged photo opportunities and run pasts taking place at various locations along the line and at Horsehay and Dawley station. The group were able to have footplate and brakevan rides during the day.


Guided tours of the loco shed and yards were given, together with a history walk of the surrounding area. Finally a guided walk of the trackbed to Doseley Halt was provided.


It was a pleasure to welcome the Sutton Coldfield Railway Society to our railway, they were excellent company, and I hope they have plenty of photographs and videos to enjoy.


If other society’s or groups are interested in hiring the railway in 2024, please contact richard.owen@telfordsteamrailway.co.uk


The railway had a stand at the Stafford Model Railway Exhibition over the weekend. Thank you to everyone who visited us and said hello. It is a very popular exhibition, and we enjoy attending to meet up with old and new friends. Telford Steam Railway will have a stand at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition on November 25th and 26th. See you there!


Our steam tram appeal has raised over £1000 towards buying a new vertical boiler. Thank you very much to everyone who has donated money so far. We still require donations so if you can help us, please donate at https://gofund.me/093e7130 Thank you


Our latest “Railway Roundup” YouTube video is proving to be very popular, with over 2500 views already. If you haven’t seen it yet, and would like to see and hear about all the progress we are making throughout the railway, please click on the following link.


https://youtu.be/kMwXrOruxxQ?si=ZvOlvf9OXsgGrQE_


Thanks to Mark and Allan for the additional information used in this update.


The railway is next open for the final day of our 2023 season on Sunday 1st October for our Mixed Traffic Gala featuring steam and diesel locomotives and a Pacer due to be hauling our trains.


An intensive timetable will be in operation .


Tickets £10 Adults, £8 Children, £30 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children). Sorry, there are no Senior fares for this event and season tickets are not valid. 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