Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The tram boiler is almost ready for the boiler inspector. All the cladding and insulation has been removed and we are just waiting for a fuseable plug and some fittings and it will be good for the inspection.


The tram body has been steam cleaned, removing over 30 years of accumulated grease and dirt. The trams original green livery has been uncovered in a few places.


Sentinel 0-4-0 VBT No 9366 has gone on hire to The Chasewater Railway from 7 February.


The tubes of GWR 56XX No 5619 are being swept clean as part of its winter maintenance


The air brake distributor from the RUDD ballast wagon has been removed, repaired and refitted. On testing, the air brakes were now found to be working perfectly.


Lineside clearance continues along the route of Coronation Way. (The new pathway we are installing alongside the trackbed to Doseley). Good progress was made but there is still along way to go.


More metal work on 12T Ventilated Fruit Van No. B758542 has been prepared and given a coat of primer


Another Military Veterans breakfast took place on Sunday in the tearoom. It was great to welcome our friends to the railway again.


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.html


Thank you to Ian, David and Josh for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


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