Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Telford Steam Railway are proud to have signed an agreement with the National Wagon Preservation Group to enable their Coalfish MHA 394001 to be based at the railway (see news item below for more details).


The tram body continues to be worked on, with steam cleaning of the frames and and preparation of parts for repainting.


The restoration of BR Class 03 D2051 is progressing, with the engine now being cleaned. Air pressure for the cleaning gun was provided by Ruston and Hornsby Class DS88 “Hector”


The wicks for the oil pots on GWR 56XX No 5619 have been replaced and trimmed. Cleaning of some of the ‘hard to reach’ areas on the frames has also taken place. We expect 5619 to be in service on 31st March.


Volunteers have been working hard on the model railway to ensure it is ready for when the railway reopens. New screens have been put in on part of the layout to prevent the models from being accidentally touched or knocked off the rails.


The brick bases are now in place at the tearoom for the new kitchen container.


Horsehay & Dawley waiting room now has pictures, a mirror and a clock hung on the walls. This has really transformed the ‘feel’ of the room, and hopefully makes it somewhere where people will want to stay a while to browse the second hand books or just listen to the birds singing outside.


The waiting room doors at Spring Village have been repainted.


The toilets at Spring Village continue to be repainted


Thanks to Jacob for the additional information and photos used in the update


A volunteer open day will take place on Saturday 23rd March. Everyone is welcome to come and see the many opportunities we have on offer. See our carriage restoration, steam tram overhaul and loco maintenance. Enjoy a ride over the line behind one of our diesels, view the model railway and speak to our current volunteers over a cup of tea or coffee in our tearoom. There are two sessions on the day and volunteers can join either the 10am or 1pm session.


See https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/volunteer-open-day-23.html for details


We reopen to the public on 31st March


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.


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