Volunteer Liaison Officer update

One of the new gates installed at Spring Village which protects the public from the railway has been painted white. This gate is adjacent to the new pedestrian crossing that has been installed.


The platform edge at Spring Village has also been painted white.


The final seat in MK2 BSO No 9046 has been refitted.


The rotten floor in MK2 TSO No 5221 has been replaced and will now be repainted.


Work continues at Lawley Village station with holes being dug to take the new steel platform pillars. The pillars will be concreted into place next.


The tram boiler has been positioned back onto the frames. The pipe work will now be refitted. Marine wood has been purchased for the coach sides and roof.


Cannock & Rugeley Colliery Brake Van No 2 has had its newly fitted wood painted in primer and undercoat. The verandas side planking has been refitted


Our gardeners have been busy weeding the flowerbeds and pedestrian ramp at Horsey & Dawley station.


We have recently been loaned a number of replica and original items of railwayana from our supporters. We are very grateful for their generosity in allowing us to display their items to the public at Railway House.


Our 2nd annual model railway exhibition was a great success with more visitors attending than last year. There was a great variety of layouts in different gauges from O to Z. The Phoenix Miniature railway also had a display of their groups O gauge models in addition to their 5 inch trains. GWR 56XX steam loco No. 5619 was hauling the trains. The railways permanent model railway exhibition was also open and in operation.


Thank you to Jacob, Dave and Pete for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 4th August for our Exotic Express and Kids for a Quid offer. See website for full details.


Exotic Express departs at 12pm and 1:30pm. Zookeepers and at least two animals from Exotic Zoo Telford will be on each train allowing you to get close up and personal with wild animals whilst telling you loads of fun facts about their lifestyles and habitats.


FREE car park at Spring Village Station (TF4 2 NF).

BR Class 08 diesel No 08757 “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.


Fares.


For the 11am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm departures only - £10 Adults, £1 children.


For the Exotic Express at either 12pm or 1:30pm. - £10 Adults, £4 Children (includes travel on the 11am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm departures as well


Pre book your Exotic Express tickets here:


https://telfordsteamrailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/59231?catID=45653




Fares include 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, second hand OO gauge models, 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.
Railwayana on display at Railway House.
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.


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