FIRST EVER GALA !To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Telford Horsehay Steam Trust, we are hosting our first narrow gauge gala !
Across the 2ft gauge railway, three locomotives will be out in service : our Steam Tram 'Thomas Telford', Ruston No. 229633 in its first public runs & visiting engine 'Taffy' from Alan Keef Ltd. An intensive timetable across the day will offer something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity ! |
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Locomotive Line-Up
For the first time ever, three locomotives will be in service on the tramway ...
Steam Tram 'Thomas Telford'Our recently restored steam tram will be out pulling unique formations
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Alan Keef No. 30 'Taffy'Visiting loco 'Taffy' will be the first guest steam loco on the line
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Ruston 20DL No. 229633After a long restoration, the Ruston will pull its first trains in preservation
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What To Expect ...
While our narrow gauge line may be a short distance, we have an intensive timetable planned with nine different formations currently planned.
Guest Locomotive
Alan Keef No. 30 'Taffy' will be joining us as the first visiting steam loco ever on the Telford Town Tramway. As the tram was partly constructed by Alan Keef Ltd, it'll be a special occasion to see two Alan Keef vertical boiler engines together. 'Taffy' will be operating solo passenger and freight journeys, along with running in special formations with the other loco's
Freight Service
Our new demonstration freight train will make its debut, being pulled by different locomotives during the day. Recently acquired wagons will be in service for the first time since restoration. Ruston No. 229633 will be paired with authentic MOD and RNAD wagons to demonstrate how it worked in military service, while Taffy will recreate the lost narrow gauge freight of Horsehay Works.
Ruston No. 229633 Preservation Debut
Since arriving at TSR in 2022, the Ruston has had an extensive restoration. This event will mark its return to service and its first public trains in preservation. The Ruston will be out with the demonstration freight set, along with an exclusive chance to see it on passenger duties. A short ceremony is planned to welcome the loco back into traffic.
Unique Formations
Throughout the day, the three locos will operate in a variety of formations. Double heading, Top and Tailing, Triple heading, along with solo services will keep you entertained all day long. Each formation will operate for 30 minutes, with as many trips as possible during that period before swapping over to the next set. A timetable of the day is available to see whats in store !
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Also included with your ticket ...
Your ticket lets you ride all day across each of our three lines. You'll be able to ride the standard and narrow gauge railways, along with the model railway exhibition.
Standard Gauge Railway |
Model Railway Exhibit |
Rover Car Display |
PHOTO CHARTER - 6TH JUNEIf your visiting for the gala, why not check out our photo charter event the previous day.
Our locomotives will be out for an evening photo charter, pulling the freight to evoke the era of the Horsehay Industrial Narrow Gauge Railways. Experience unique photo opportunities and locations across the line. |
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InformationYour ticket lets you ride all day on both our standard and narrow gauge railways, along with access to the Model Railway Exhibition (OO & N gauge layouts)
FREE car parking at the nearby Bridges Industrial estate (TF4 3EE). Limited parking available for blue badge holders at Spring Village station. The site is open from 10:30am - 5pm. The narrow gauge gala will begin at 10:30 with the last service departing at 16:30. Standard Gauge departures from our Spring Village Station at 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. |
TimetableEach formation will run as many trips as possible within the 30 minute slot, before taking 15 minutes to swap over. 10:30 - 11:00 - Taffy on coach 11:15 - 11:45 - Taffy + Tram TNT coach 12:00 - 12:30 - Ruston Freight 12:45 - 13:15 - Taffy + Ruston TNT coach 13:30 - 14:00 - Taffy + Tram DH coach 14:15 - 14:45 - Ruston freight 15:00 - 15:30 - Tram + coach 15:45 - 16:00 - Taffy Freight 16:15 - 16:45 - Taffy, Tram & Ruston on coach TH |
TICKETS
Your ticket lets you ride on all the standard gauge services and unlimited rides on the Telford Town Tramway
Admission Type |
On the Day |
Adult Day Rover |
£10 |
Child Day Rover |
£7 |
Family Day Rover (2 Adults + 2 Children) |
£28 |
