Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Brake Standard Open (BSO) No 9046


All the metal under floor has now been replaced. The vinyl flooring is on order and is awaiting delivery. The exterior of the coach continues to be rubbed down, filled and painter with primer.


Tourist Standard Open (TSO)


Preparation of the TSOs for our 2023 Polar Express trains are well underway with continued deep cleaning and repairs to the seat cushions taking place this week


GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank No. 5619.


Repairs are continuing in the loco shed.


British Railways Class 37 diesel No. 37263


Remains on hire to Severn Valley Railway


Permanent Way and Infrastructure


Work continues on the storeroom in the tram yard. The roof and the walls have now been replaced, and the wooden facia boards cut ready to be fixed into place.


Lineside clearance continues along the line. This is starting to make a noticeable difference which is pleasing, because it has been very hot work during the recent warm spell of weather.


The station gardens are in full summer bloom, and are a credit to the hard work undertaken by our volunteer gardeners. Mowing off of grass areas continues on a weekly basis.


On Saturday we ran our second Fish ‘N’ chip special of the season. North British diesel hydraulic No. 27414 ‘TOM’ hauled the train, full of hungry passengers all eating their delicious fish and chips. Two trips of the line were made. We have received very positive feedback already and we will plan to run these again next year.


The next event is our Princess event on Saturday 15th July. Come aboard our heritage trains and meet some of your favorite fairytale characters.
Tickets are now available for only £7, which gives unlimited travel for the day. Please see our website for more details. There is no need to pre book tickets however, just turn up and pay on the day if you prefer. First train departs Spring Village at 11am.


The railway is again open on Sunday 16 July when British Railways Class 08 diesel No. 08757 ‘Eagle’ is due to be hauling our trains.


First departure from Spring Village (TF4 2NF - free car park) will be at 11am, with further departures at 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.


Tickets £8 Adults, £5 Children and concessions, £25 Family. Great value season tickets, which pay for themselves after only 4 visits (not special events) are also available. Tickets allow unlimited travel on our standard gauge trains, entry into our model railway exhibition and (if open) museum.


The gift shop, second hand book stall and picnic area will also be open


The Furnaces Tearoom will be offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, cakes and light meals to eat in or take away.


The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be open for rides (additional charges apply)


Our online shop has been revamped and enlarged to include railway books, take n play Thomas and Friends, 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


Our 2023 special events are on our website: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events