27th April 2024
Fish and Chip Special - Sorry, SOLD OUT
Starting at 4:30pm, you will be with us for around 1 hour for a couple of round trips. A drinks and snack trolley service wll also be provided (additional charges apply - cash or card accepted). *alternative food options, including vegetarian, are also available.
Please note that our tables seat upto 4 people and you may be required to share if your party number is not a multiple of 4
Please take a look at our video from one of last years Fish and Chip specials to get a flavour of what to expect!
19th May 2024
Ford Model T Event
Together with a Vintage Horse Box Bar courtesy of The Watering Hole.
Come and see the display of Ford Model T cars at our Spring Village station. We will have examples from around the county and country for your to enjoy. Most will be on static display but we might get to see some in action as well! (all subject to availability).
In addition, our friends from The Watering Hole will be joining us for the event with their Vintage Horse Box Bar, offering locally produced real ales, ciders and draft beers together with local gins, spririts, prosecco and wine for you to enjoy at the railway.
2nd June 2024
Exotic Express
We've teamed up with our friends at Telford's Exotic Zoo to bring you the "Exotic Express"
Mel Garton, Business Manager at Exotic Zoo says "Join Exotic Zoo and the animals at Telford Steam Railway for 'Exotic Express'. Whilst you travel onboard, some of our specially selected animals are ready to teach you about what makes these animals special and what amazing habitats they live in. Get really up close to these amazing animals and even get a chance to hold some of them too. With Shropshire being named as one of the worlds top 10 tourist destinations, we are excited to be collaborating with Telford Steam Railway to make an amazing day out for everyone."
Please note: Dogs are not allowed on the Exotic Express.
8th June 2024
Fish and Chip Special - Sorry, SOLD OUT
Starting at 4:30pm, you will be with us for around 1 hour for a couple of round trips. A drinks and snack trolley service wll also be provided (additional charges apply - cash or card accepted). *alternative food options, including vegetarian, are also available.
Please note that our tables seat upto 4 people and you may be required to share if your party number is not a multiple of 4
Please take a look at our video from one of last years Fish and Chip specials to give you a flavour of what to expect!
9th June 2024
Pacer Day
16th June 2024
Father's Day Flyer steam footplate ride
Here is a short video from 2023 to show you more.
23rd June 2024
Classic Transport Day
Here is our video of last year's event
30th June 2024
Creation Station at Telford Steam Railway
We have teamed up with The Creation Station Shrewsbury and Telford to provide crafting activity sessions at the railway. The sessions are suitable for a range of ages and abilities, and will be lots of fun! Participants will be able to take home and keep what they have made afterwards.
7th July 2024
Miniature Traction Engines
Join us for a celebration of all things miniature traction engines at Spring Village station. Lots of different types, many of which will be in steam and working.
21st July 2024
Princesses Day
Come and meet your favourite Princesses in person on our train! Lots of photo opportunities both on the train and at our stations. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed as Princesses too!
28th July 2024
Model Railway Exhibition
Expect to see lots of layouts (O, OO, N and other gauges), Trade Stands, Demonstrations and more. Refreshments available at the hall (all subject to availability)
4th August 2024
Exotic Express
We've teamed up with our friends at Telford's Exotic Zoo to bring you the "Exotic Express" On these special trains, zookeepers will bring some of the friendly animals from the zoo onboard the train for you to see up close and maybe even hold! The knowledgeable 'keepers will to tell you all about the animals and answer any questions you might have as you travel a full round trip along the railway.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed on the Exotic Express.
10th August 2024
Fish and Chip Special
Starting at 4:30pm, you will be with us for around 1 hour for a couple of round trips. A drinks and snack trolley service wll also be provided (additional charges apply - cash or card accepted). *alternative food options, including vegetarian, are also available.
Please note that our tables seat upto 4 people and you may be required to share if your party number is not a multiple of 4
Please take a look at our video from one of last years Fish and Chip specials to get a flavour of what to expect!
18th August 2024
Creation Station at Telford Steam Railway
We have teamed up with The Creation Station Shrewsbury and Telford to provide crafting activity sessions at the railway. The sessions are suitable for a range of ages and abilities, and will be lots of fun! Participants will be able to take home and keep what they have made afterwards.
24th and 25th August 2024
1940s Weekend
EXHIBITORS & ACTIVITIES
1st September 2024
Exotic Express
We've teamed up with our friends at Telford's Exotic Zoo to bring you the "Exotic Express" On these special trains, zookeepers will bring some of the friendly animals from the zoo onboard the train for you to see up close and maybe even hold! The knowledgeable 'keepers will to tell you all about the animals and answer any questions you might have as you travel a full round trip along the railway.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed on the Exotic Express.
8th September 2024
Rover Cars
Come and see our fanastic display of classic Rover cars at our Spring Village station. This year they get to be the stars of their own event, and it is your opportunity to see these vehicles up close, and talk to the knowledgable owners about their pride and joy!
29th September 2024
Anything Goes Diesel Gala
26th and 27th October 2024
Halloween trains
November and December 2024
THE POLAR EXPRESSS™ TRAIN RIDE AT TELFORD STEAM RAILWAY
SELECT DATES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
Diesel Driver Experience Course
Only a few left!
Each course will take two participants, who will each be able to drive between Spring Village and Lawley Village, and also have the opportunity to drive to and from Horsehay & Dawley Station. On your course, you could be hauling up to two coaches and Brake Van.
Each participant can be accompanied by up to two guests for free and can add extra guests for £15 each who may travel on the train during the course.
We expect the following locomotives to be used on the following dates (subject to availability).
Sat 28th April - 'Eagle'
Sat 8th June - Class 142 or Class 144 Pacer
Sat 10th August - 'Eagle'
Please note that participants must be over 18 yrs
Your Driver Experience Day starts at 0900 at Spring Village and finishes there at approximately 1300.
- The course includes:Explanation of the day's events and safety briefing
- Lunch at the Furnaces Tearoom for participants and guests
- Free year's membership of the Telford Horsehay Steam Trust for the participant, including member's benefits (worth up to £25)
- Free TSR Guide Book
*Telford Steam Railway reserve the right to change the locomotive/multiple unit prior to the experience taking place if said vehicle is unfit for use.
Steam Driver Experience Course
Only a few left!
Our fleet of steam locomotives includes Peckett & Sons. W6 Class Locomotive, GWR 56xx Class Locomotive as well as visiting Locomotives.
Each course will take three participants, who will each be able to drive and fire between Spring Village and Lawley Village, and also have the opportunity to drive and fire to and from Horsehay & Dawley Station. On your course, you could be hauling up to two coaches and Brake Van.
Each participant can be accompanied by up to two guests for free and can add extra guests for £15 each who may travel on the train during the course.
We plan to use GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank No. 5619 for our steam driver experiences in 2024 (subject to availability)
Please note that participants must be over 18 yrs
Your Driver Experience Day starts at 09:00 at Spring Village and finishes there at approximately 15:00
The course includes:
- Explanation of the day's events and safety briefing
- Lunch at the Furnaces Tearoom for participants and guests
- Free year's membership of the Telford Horsehay Steam Trust for the participant, including member's benefits (worth up to £25)
- Free TSR Guide Book
Guard's Experience Course
Only a few left!
Unique amongst most Heritage Railways are our Guard's Experience Courses. Each course will take the participant, along with a Qualified Guard through the responsibilities and knowledge of a Train Guard. Every participant will get the chance to experience this 1 on 1 experience. The Guard will take you through their daily checks, such as Brake Tests, Checking and Changing Lamps as well as how to dispatch and enter a platform
In your course, you could be responsible for up to two coaches and Brake Van.
Each participant can be accompanied by up to two guests for free and can add extra guests for £15 each who may travel on the train or Brake Van during the course.
Please note that participants must be over 18 yrs
Your Experience Day starts at 09:30 at Spring Village and finishes there at approximately 16:00.
The course includes:
- Explanation of the day's events and safety briefing
- Lunch at the Furnaces Tearoom for participants and guests
- Free year's membership of the Telford Horsehay Steam Trust for the participant, including member's benefits (worth up to £25)
- Free TSR Guidebook
Footplate Experience
Only a few left!
You’ll be welcomed onto the footplate by our experienced locomotive crew, who’ll show you how the locomotive works, and the art of keeping the engine running smoothly. After the guard has blown his whistle and given the right away you’ll be off down the line enjoying the best view on the railway.
This experience includes a trip on the line – duration of around 60 minutes. Whatever the special occasion, a footplate experience will create memories to last a lifetime.
You must be in good health and reasonably fit (i.e. able to climb on and off the locomotives from the ground).
We plan to use GWR 56XX 0-6-2 tank 5619 for steam footplate experiences (subject to availability).
We plan to use the following diesels for diesel footplate experiences on the following dates (subject to availability).
Sun 28th April - 'Eagle' or 'TOM'
Sun 9th June - Class 142 or 144 Pacer
Sun 11th August - 'Eagle'
Please arrive at Spring Village Station 30 mins before your departure time. One of our team will be on hand to welcome you and give you a short safety briefing
Please note that participants must be over 16 years of age.
Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing that fully covers your arms and legs
Do not attend the experience under the influence of alcohol or drugs