Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The tram has had its sandboxes installed and the axle boxes and suspension have been given a top coat of paint. The wooden buffers have been sanded ready for repainting, as has the floor of the coach. The fly wheel has been painted silver and the metal casing and straps have been put back onto the piston


The buffer stop that we purchased last year has had a visit from the scouts and has been rubbed down and given a new coat of paint. Apparently more paint went on the scouts than the buffer stop but we are very grateful for their hard work.


Shunter training took place on Saturday for a couple of volunteers.


We welcomed Yvonne to the railway on Sunday who enjoyed her guard’s experience, working alongside Barry for the day. It was a pleasure to welcome her to the railway and we are so pleased that she had a fantastic time with us.


We also had 4 guests enjoying a footplate experience on 5619 throughout the day. With the hot sunny weather, the footplate was very warm!


Thanks to Jacob for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 19th May for our Ford Model T Event and vintage mobile bar.


Between 8 & 10 Model Ts are expected to be on display at our Spring Village Station car park including tourers, a hotel van, a circus van, a bus, a military van and more. The Watering Hole vintage mobile bar will also be on site selling locally brewed beers, wines and spirits. Don’t miss this exciting new event at the railway.


GWR steam engine No. 5619 will be at Spring Village station. Passengers will be able to visit the footplate and take photographs (5619 will not be in steam).


North British diesel hydraulic No 27414 “TOM” 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 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.




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