Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Some sad news to start with


Our signalbox at Lightmoor Junction has been broken into and vandalised. The intruders forced demolished brickwork to gain entry to the box and then proceeded to smash every window, throw paint around and destroyed historical signaling equipment. It is going to cost the railway £1000s to restore and is especially sickening for the volunteers as we have already had to do it once before after an arson attack in 2016. This unnecessary damage will divert precious money and volunteer time away from keeping the railway running this year. We are asking our supporters to help by donating whatever they can to help us restore the signalbox once again to its 1950’s glory.


https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/make-a-donation-to-the-railway.html


The replacement of the road crossing between the loco shed and Spring Village station has started this week. Contractors are on site and making good progress in replacing the rails and upgrading the crossing. The line into the shed is also being realigned will allow bogie vehicles to gain access. This will mean that our coaches will now be able to be maintained and restored under cover. This work is due to a week to complete.


The lighting in the loco shed has been replaced with led bulbs, which give us brighter lights at a much cheaper cost.


On Sunday we ran our first Exotic Express trains, which featured our friends from Exotic Zoo Telford bringing animals onto the train to allow passengers to learn all about them, see them up close and even hold them! This was very popular and will return on 4 August and 1 September. Full details on our website.


Thanks to Shaun, Joshua and Doug for the additional information used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Sunday 9th June for our PACER day




BR Class 142 Pacer No 142058 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)


Also available


Furnaces Tearoom selling hot and cold drinks, meals, chocolate, snacks, cakes and ice creams to eat in or take away. Drinking water for dogs also provided.
Gift shop at Spring Village selling new and nearly new books, Thomas take-n-play, dinosaurs, toys, fridge magnets, flags, train sets and much much more.
Huge OO gauge model railway exhibition based in part of Stafford Station with DC and DCC locos in operation with smoke and sound.
Secondhand book stall in Horsehay and Dawley waiting room.
Rail Camera Club photographs on display at Spring Village waiting room.
Picnic area overlooking Horsehay Pool. Free children’s quiz to find all the creatures hiding amongst the trees.


All attractions subject to availability.


Our latest news video, Railway Roundup 4 is now available to watch on our YouTube channel


https://youtu.be/r-NiZP3X7Ss?si=jEaBkkURMrPFGYDV


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