Volunteer Liaison Officer update

Class 144 Pacer No 144013 has been externally cleaned on the bodywork and the chassis. 144013 is the pacer planned to be used by the railway when required for public services and Pacer driver experiences.


GWR 56XX No. 5619 has had a boiler washout. All plugs and mudhole doors have been refitted and the mechanical lubricator removed, cleaned and inspected.


Around 300 blue bricks (possibly from the demolished signalbox and/or station) have been collected, and will be used to rebuild the signalbox at Horsehay & Dawley.


The repairs to the roof of the gift shop have now been completed. Focus will now turn to repainting the inside.


MK2 TSO No.5219. The windows and frames have been removed and stored. The wooden floor and insulation has been removed allowing us to inspect the metal flooring. This coach will be restored by an external contractor. The electrics were also repaired.


GWR 4w Manual Hand Crane No.792 has been brought out of the siding at Lawley. It is now ready to come down to Spring Village for assessment.


Thanks to Shaun and Dave for the additional information used in this update.


Our latest video highlights the signal box rebuild at Horsehay & Dawley station


https://youtu.be/MDVYaZIptKk?si=b8jeIEUGhsbqDYSI


All the Polar decorations and set have been dismantled and stored away until November. Planning is already underway for 2025 and we have had many requests already asking when tickets will be on sale.


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.