Volunteer Liaison Officer update

The interior repaint of BR Goods Van No. 764478 has now been completed. Just one end of the exterior remains to be painted. The plan is for this to be completed this week and the van will then be shunted back into its usual position at Spring Village platform.


Cleaning of GWR 56XX No. 5619 continues in the shed with her connecting rods, motion and cab being worked on.


Rebuilding of the signalbox at Horsehay & Dawley station has restarted. The height at the front is now 17 courses above the plinth bricks which is the height where the windows will be fitted. The windows will be ordered soon.


The new water tank for the steam tram has been constructed by a local firm. Wooden panels have been cut and painted for the tram coach sides. Wood for the tram roof has been delivered and is being painted.


Weeding and tidying of the flower beds has taken place at Horsehay & Dawley. The daffodils , snow drops and other spring flowers are all out and providing a lovely splash of colour. The fence surrounding the picnic area at Spring Village is being repainted.


The floor of the station masters office has been sanded and is now being stained. The interior walls will then be painted.


The platform area at Lawley Village has been levelled in preparation for the platform to be reinstalled.


The class 144 Pacer No 144013 has received its 6 monthly exam and is now being cleaned on the inside.


Work is continuing on repairing the doors to the 03 diesel No. 2051.


Dismantling of the LNER 20t Brake Van has continued in the yard.


A lot of wood from around the site has been cut up ready for the start of the 2025 season.


The recent warmer and sunny weather has seen the bees in the beehives becoming active


Thank you to Paul, Miles and Andrew for the additional information 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.