Volunteer Liaison Officer update

BR Goods Van No. 764478 continues to be painted inside and out. The first coat of Bauxite has started to be applied to the exterior.


The tearoom refurbishment continues with internal panelling fitted in the new kitchen.


Trees obscuring lines of sight at Heath Hill Tunnel have been felled and cut up. The logs will be reused. The picnic area at Spring Village has been mown


More rubber mats have been installed in the engine shed to create safe walkways.


GWR 56XX 5619’s axle boxes have been drained and refilled with oil


The books for the secondhand bookstore have been sorted and put on the shelves. The remainder have been put into storage. This will allow furniture from the Station Masters office to be temporarily stored in the waiting room to allow the flier to be sanded, stained and varnished.


Pallets have been cut up to replenish the woodstore.


Class 144 Pacer No. 144013 was given a run up and down the line to make sure everything was working. It was used to transport the books and logs to Spring Village.


Thanks to Ben, Peter and Dave for the additional information and pictures used in this update.


Our latest Railway Roundup video is available on YouTube. Highlighting the work happening at the railway and our ambitions for 2025


https://youtu.be/N-k97axq92E?si=vVghEN5_gttqJE88


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.