Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The tram coach has been dismantled down to the frames and the roof removed.
The cylinder and piston has been steamed cleaned to remove the dirt, rust and flaky paint. The cylinder frame has been painted in Black MOI. Once the frame that houses the cylinder has been painted, it will be ready to refit.
The water tank has also been cleaned and the rust removed. Unfortunately the water tank is in a poor condition and so a decision will be made on whether to repair or replace.
Side panels of the tram have been painted in undercoat

Coalfish Wagon MHA 394001 has arrived at the railway on long term loan from its owners, the National Wagon Preservation Group

The windows on 142 058 have been resealed which will hopefully keep the rain out. Seats have been removed for cleaning.


Work continues on Coronation Walk, with a clear route now in place between the barrow crossing and the ‘Cheshire Cheese‘ bridge.


The flowerbeds at Spring Village have been painted, as have the remainder of the toilets.


The waiting room doors at Spring Village have had a new coat of paint.


The container for the new kitchen has arrived and has been placed at the back of the tearoom. Insulation has been installed and boards fitted on top. Utilities will now be connected to it. New paving has been laid where the entrance to the kitchen will be.


Saturday saw the first steam driver experiences of 2024, with 2 participants having a day driving on 5619.


On Sunday we had our first guard’s experience and steam footplate experiences.


We had very positive feedback from all participants, and it was a pleasure to have them at the railway.


Thanks to Jacob and Ian for the additional information and photographs used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 28th April. BR Class 08 diesel No. 08757 “Eagle“ 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