Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The tram shed has had a metal roof, a strong plastic side and electric lighting added. The tram and coach now have a waterproof shed to allow restoration to continue in relative comfort. This was useful straight away on Sunday, when despite the continual rain, the cylinder and piston were removed from the tram body for for probably the first time since it was built, and over 40 years of grease, oil and muck continue to be scraped off ready for steam cleaning and repainting.


More tree and wood clearance took place on the route of the Coronation Walk. Our hardy volunteers worked through the rain to open up more of the new footpath, this time at the Barrow Crossing.


The brakes on the Telehandler have been fixed and it is now back in use. One of its first jobs was to start to move all the road crossing materials from the car park back into the rear yard. Unfortunately there has been a delay to the work planned for the road crossing and it will now happen after we have reopened to the public.


In the BSO, the flip down guards seats are being reupholstered


The fuel injector has been added to the narrow gauge Ruston Diesel.


Wooden Shuttering for the concrete foundations of the new kitchen have made


A new “animal” has been spotted in the picnic area!


The second hand bookstall in Horsehay and Dawley waiting room has been completed.


The latest Veteran’s breakfast took place on Sunday. We welcomed the largest number of Veterans so far to enjoy a good meal and company at our tearoom.


Due to the ongoing rain, much tea was drunk in the afternoon.


A volunteer open day will take place on Saturday 23rd March. Everyone is welcome to come and see the many opportunities we have on offer. See our carriage restoration, steam tram overhaul and loco maintenance. Enjoy a ride over the line behind one of our diesels, view the model railway and speak to our current volunteers over a cup of tea or coffee in our tearoom. There are two sessions on the day and volunteers can join either the 10am or 1pm session.


See https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/volunteer-open-day-23.html for details


We reopen to the public on 31st March


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


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.


The railway reopens to the public on Sunday 31st March.


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