Volunteer Liaison Officer update

BR Class 08 diesel No. 08874 has been shunted onto the loading road ready for departure.


New tyres have been purchased for the road/rail gator. The wheels have been removed so they can be fitted.


Winter maintenance on GWR 56XX No 5619 continues with the smokebox being thoroughly cleaned. She was brought out of the shed so that the safety valves could be removed for inspection and cleaning.


More bull head rail has been brought up from Doseley. The current plan is for bull head rail to be used to extend the line to the foot crossing, and then flat bottomed rail to extend to Doseley Halt.


The restoration of MK2 BSO No. 9406 continues. External doors are being removed for repair with temporary replacement doors fitted.


Colour lenses have been fitted to the distant signal at Heath Hill tunnel. Next jobs are to repaint the signal and add the signal lamp.


Our latest video is a review of the 2024 season. We had a great year, and looking back, it is amazing just how much we get done with our small band of working volunteers. If you like what you see, please consider joining us. Can you imagine what we could achieve with you on board!


https://youtu.be/8Hg-wt5qijE?si=qMzN7kptIU3eENWW


All the Polar decorations and set have been dismantled and stored away until November. Planning is already underway for 2025 and we have had many requests already asking when tickets will be on sale.


If you are interested, please join our mailing list to receive information on when tickets will be available.


https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/thepolarexpress.html


Our 2025 special events are also now on our website. We have lots of favorites returning, plus a new family event - Dinosaur Adventure on 1 June.


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




More information and booking details will be added to our website soon.


The railway reopens on Easter Sunday.


We look forward to seeing you in 2025.