Volunteer Liaison Officer update

MK2 TSO No 5219 has arrived at Telford having been purchased from the Mid Norfolk Railway. 5219 has been to our railway before as it was hired in 2016 to run with our first Polar ExpressTM trains. In 2019 its overhaul started but was then paused due to the COVID 19 outbreak. Apart from the last 12 months, it has been kept in dry storage. This coach will now be overhauled by the railway and when in service, will give us more flexibility with our carriage maintenance program, allowing us to take a TSO out of service for repairs whilst still keeping our Polar ExpressTM formations. The window panes are stored in pride the coach, which now has a tarpaulin covering it to protect the insides from the weather.


The new metal flooring on MK2 TSO No. 5221 is being welded into position.


Preparation is taking place in the rear yard at Spring Village ready to receive some hives and bees! We are very excited to offer them a home at our railway. No date has been set yet for their arrival but we will keep you updated.


A new outlet has been fitted to TTA -A Kerosene Tank Wagon No. 60580. This will allow it to be used as a water carrier during the Polar ExpressTM season. Water can be pumped from the TTA into the tanks of GWR 56XX steam engine No 5619 when required in between trips at Spring Village station.


The brick paving in front of the toilets at Spring Village have been weeded and tidied up. Branches overhanging the line at Heath Hill tunnel have been checked for nests and then cut back. The wood has been moved to Lawley.


The hand pump for the steam tram has been rebuilt.


Thanks to Ian, Andrew, Shaun and Paul for the additional information and photos used in this update.


We are next open to the public on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August for our brilliant 1940s weekend. See website for full details


Monday 26th August sees our final kids for a quid offer


FREE car parking at the Bridges Industrial Estate (TF4 3EE) which is less than 5 mins walk from the railway. Please note that no parking will be available at Spring Village station.

GWR 56XX steam engine 5619 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.


Fares for the 1940s weekend.- £15 Adults, £10 children (2-16 yrs), £45 Family (2 adults and 2 children)


Fares for Monday 26th August. £10 Adults, £1 children (2-16 yrs)*


*on Monday 26th August up to 2 children (2-16 yrs) can travel for £1 each when accompanied by a full fare paying adult. Full children’s fare £7




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, second hand OO gauge models, 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.
Railwayana on display at Railway House.
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.


The Phoenix miniature railway will also be open and offering their ‘driver for a fiver’ deal. (Additional charges apply)


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.


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