Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The cylinder and boiler have been trial fitted back on the frames of the tram to measure where all the parts and pipe work needs to be fitted. The coach frames continue to be painted.


MK2 TSO No. 5221 has had a number of windows removed, cleaned and resealed back into the body to make it more watertight.This work was done at Horsehay and Dawley station platform. The corrosion in both the passenger compartment and vestibule at ‘the Lawley end’ continues to be worked on and cleaned up.


Restoration of BR 03 diesel No. D2051 carries on in the loco shed. Oil has now been pumped into the internal parts of the engine, and is now reading oil pressure on the cab gauge. The engine is still stuck, but there are signs of movement with the prelude done.


GWR 56XX No 5619 has had her tubes swept and has had some remedial work done to her firebars ready for returning to action over the May Bank Holiday weekend.


The remainder of the old sleeper posts that were part of the Lawley Village station platform have been removed. These will be replaced with metal posts as we begin to rebuild the platform.


Over at the Chasewater Railway, on hire Ruston & Hornsby DM Class 165DS No. 313394 “Jammo” has been repainted green. Repairs are almost complete, and she started first time and has now moved out of the shed under its own power. Just a few more little bits to do and she will be ready to run.


Thank you to Ian, Jacob, AJ and Allan for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May. GWR 56XX steam engine No. 5619 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)


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