A Day of Railway Adventure ...
Telford Steam Railway is much more than just a train ride. Your ticket gives you access to a wide variety of attractions on-site, offering a whole day of heritage exploration. Your ticket gives you unlimited rides on our standard gauge railway so that you can travel across the site to experience all we have to offer.
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Included with your ticket
The Standard Gauge RailwayOur main attraction is the standard gauge railway. Your day rover ticket allows you unlimited travel on that day's services.
Travel on our historic line dating from 1859 to experience the forgotten era of railway's in Shropshire. Our line is a mile in length and features three stations. You'll travel through Grade II listed Heath Hill tunnel and experience our locomotives working hard up the 1 in 40 gradient ! We run a mixture of heritage steam and diesel locomotives. Check out our Loco Roster for information on which engine is running. |
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The Telford Town TramwayTravel on the Uk's only Steam Tramway ! Our unique narrow gauge steam tram 'Thomas Telford' will take you on a journey round Horsehay Pool to visit the Old Loco Shed.
Built to run in Telford Town Park in 1979, our steam tram is the only one of its kind and is truly a Telford icon. You'll get to stop off and visit the Old Loco Shed to see which engine are being restored at the minute, along with taking in the scenic view of Horsehay Pool. |
Model Railway ExhibitionsEnjoy our three model railway exhibitions across the site. Who isn't enchanted at the site of model trains charging round a beautiful layout.
Railway house is host to our 00 gauge and N gauge model Railways. The main 00 gauge layout is based on Stafford Station before modernisation, along with a N gauge re-creation of Horsehay Works. Spring Village Station is home to the O gauge outdoor layout. Marvel at the miniature loco's running round the track while you wait for your train. |
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Railwayana MuseumNew for 2026 - Next to Horsehay Pool is our Railwayana Museum. This fascinating exhibit involves a display of artefacts from local railways.
Documenting the railways and industry of Telford from the 1800's all the way to the modern day, there is so much to discover. The museum will be open on selected dates throughout the season (please check before you travel). Our knowledgable volunteers are on hand to provide detailed information on the objects on display. |
Horsehay Play Park |
Photo Exhibition |
Picnic Area |
*Please note that the Horsehay (poolside) Play Area is not owned or operated by Telford Steam Railway, and we will not accept responsibility for any accidents or injuries caused by using this equipment provided by Telford & Wrekin Council.
Also Available ...
Check out our other attractions that you can include on your visit. You can plan to stay the whole day with so many attractions to enjoy !
Pheonix Miniature RailwayThe 5 inch gauge miniature railway is run by the Phoenix Model Engineering Society and is adjacent to our Spring Village platform. The society run a mixture of live steam and battery diesel locomotives and are open on the days that Telford Steam Railway is operating.
Ticket prices are £2 per person (cash or card accepted) and all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the miniature railway. |
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The Furnace Tea RoomThe tearoom is open when the railway is operating, and offers hot and cold drinks, cooked breakfasts (until 12pm), hot and cold meals, snacks, crisps, cake and ice creams, all competitively priced.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and drinking water is provided for dogs. |
Freight Stop Gift ShopSituated in a BR goods van at Spring Village station platform, our gift shop is open when the railway is operating, and carries an extensive range of items, including second-hand model railways, books, take-n-play Thomas and friends, mugs, flags, trainsets, soft toys, keyrings, pens, prints, cold drinks and much much more !
Plenty of things to browse and buy to remind you of your visit to Telford Steam Railway, including some items at 'pocket money' prices! |
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Second-Hand Book StoreThe second-hand bookstall is situated inside the waiting room at Horsehay and Dawley station. A wide range of railway books plus non-railway and fiction books are for sale.
Once the train has departed enjoy the peace and quiet of our waiting room and station platform. The Station Master and Porter may also be present at the station, always happy to stop for a friendly chat! A great way to relax whilst waiting for your train back to Spring Village. Second hand books are sold for cash donations only. |
Walk Around Horsehay PoolHorsehay Pool is located adjacent to Telford Steam Railway. The surrounding village grew up around the Horsehay Ironworks, constructed by Abraham Darby II between 1754-7. Horsehay Pool was created by the building of a dam on a nearby stream, the stored water then provided the power source for the works.
Visitors are able to walk around the pool and enjoy the wooded area and pocket park, which includes Sycamore, Horse-chestnut, Pedunculate Oak, Weeping Willow and Alder trees. A wide variety of wildlife is also present with many types of fish and birds. |
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All attractions subject to availability. Telford Steam Railway cannot guarantee that all attractions are available. Please check online for any advertised closures.
