Telford Steam Railway

Telford Steam Railway TF4 2NF (Close to Ironbridge). We are open Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to the end of September.
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We have many events running throughout the season, as well as our famous Polar Express Train Ride in November and December. Telford Steam Railway is a heritage steam railway in Telford, Shropshire, UK. We are a small and dedicated group working towards our vision of returning a heritage railway to the world heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge. We currently run passenger trains over around a mile of

track, between three stations, using steam and diesel locomotives. We hold many special events throughout the season (www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/events), and have a model railway exhibition and Furnaces tearoom open for you to enjoy. The Phoenix Miniature Railway offers rides at our Spring Village Station for a small additional charge. It is assumed that any photos shared on our page can be used for promotional material, if this is not the case please let us know.

11/06/2026

🚂🎄 Where else can you step aboard a real steam train, recreate the magic of the iconic 2004 movie, and support Telford Steam Railway at the same time?

Every ticket sold helps support Telford Steam Railway, preserving our heritage railway and helping to keep steam trains running for future generations.

If you’ve enjoyed a journey to the North Pole with us, or know someone who would love the experience, please share this post and help us spread the word. 🎄✨

From real steam trains and matching pyjamas to hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa, it’s a magical Christmas experience that also helps support the railway you love.

🎟️ Book here:
👉 https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/thepolarexpress.html

Thank you for your support. ❤️

For this week's photo we are looking at the original Horsehay & Dawley station on perhaps, due to the number of people...
11/06/2026

For this week's photo we are looking at the original Horsehay & Dawley station on perhaps, due to the number of people on the platfom (including railway staff), and on the bridge, the last day of passenger operation on 21st July 1962. What I find amazing, if this the last day, is the number of pigeon baskets on the platform, I can count at least 6 waiting to be picked up. Notice also the porters trolley stored under the bridge and the weighing machine in the foreground by the girl. If you look closely, there also seems to be a wooden shed (you can just see the front end of it) between the toilets and ther bridge. I wounder what that was used for? I bet these people in the photo never thought for moment that steam locos and passenger trains would ever visit the station again - for that we have to be thankful to our volunteers for their deterimination and hard work over the past 50 years!

Photo: TSR Archive

🎨🚂 DOUBLE DIESELS FOR THE GROWN-UPS... CRAFTY FUN FOR THE KIDS! 🚂🎨Planning to join us for our Double Diesel Sunday on Su...
10/06/2026

🎨🚂 DOUBLE DIESELS FOR THE GROWN-UPS... CRAFTY FUN FOR THE KIDS! 🚂🎨

Planning to join us for our Double Diesel Sunday on Sunday 14th June, but worried the children might not share your passion for diesel locomotives?

Don't worry — we've got that covered too! 😄

We're delighted to welcome our friends from Creation Station, who will be working in our fantastic Crafty Coach at Spring Village Station for the day!

🖍️ Children aged 4–11 can enjoy a fun, relaxed crafting experience, with the brilliant Creation Station team providing all the materials, inspiration and guidance needed to create something special to take home.

✨ Best of all, it's INCLUDED in your ticket price!

£10 Adults, £7 Children, £28 Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)

And there's no need to choose between trains and crafts...
🚂 Ride the Pacer or Hector brakevan rides
🎨 Visit the Crafty Coach
🚂 Ride the steam tram
🎨 Come back and create something else!

You can visit the Crafty Coach as many times as you like during your visit.

So while Mum, Dad, Grandad or Grandma enjoy the sights and sounds of our diesel fleet, younger visitors can enjoy getting creative and have just as much fun.

Your ticket also includes all the other attractions operating on the day, making this a fantastic value family day out.

🚂🎨 Double Diesels and the Crafty Coach – the perfect combination for a great day at Telford Steam Railway!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 14th June.

All children must be accompanied by an adult whilst on the Crafty Coach
All attractions subject to availability

DIESEL DOUBLE ACT THIS SUNDAY! 💥🚂Join us this Sunday 14th June for a fantastic day of diesel and steam action at Telford...
10/06/2026

DIESEL DOUBLE ACT THIS SUNDAY! 💥🚂

Join us this Sunday 14th June for a fantastic day of diesel and steam action at Telford Steam Railway!

Taking centre stage on our standard gauge line will be our wheelchair-accessible Class 144 Pacer No. 144013. Whether you loved them or loathed them, here's your chance to relive all those Pacer memories! 😄

But that's not all...

🔥 Ruston & Hornsby 88DS No. 382824 "Hector" will also be in action, providing brake van rides from Spring Village Station at approximately:

⏰ 12:10pm
⏰ 1:40pm

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy some rare haulage behind our trusty Ruston!

Meanwhile, over on the narrow gauge line, our steam tram "Thomas Telford" will be operating fresh from its starring role at our first-ever Narrow Gauge Gala last weekend. 🚋💨

🎟️ All of this is included in your rover ticket:

Adults: £10
Children: £7
Family: £28
(2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children)

Your ticket also includes:
🏛️ Entry to our Railway Museum
🚂 Entry to our Model Railway Exhibition

Plus enjoy:
☕ Great-value Tearoom
🎁 Gift Shop
📚 Second-hand Bookstore

🚂 The Phoenix Miniature Railway will also be operating (separate charges apply).

📍 Find us at Horsehay, Telford, TF4 2NF
🅿️ FREE Parking

🚆 First train departs Spring Village at 11:00am

Whether you're a diesel enthusiast, a steam fan, or simply looking for a great family day out, there's something for everyone this Sunday.

All attractions subject to availability

See you there!

Unfortunately, the Tearoom will be closed today due to volunteer shortages. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.If...
10/06/2026

Unfortunately, the Tearoom will be closed today due to volunteer shortages. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

If you would like to volunteer in the tearoom, and help us to maintain and expand our opening days and hours, please contact [email protected] Thank you

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉James Manley, Vince Aven, Dave Angell, O...
09/06/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

James Manley, Vince Aven, Dave Angell, Ollie Holtham, Richard Hill, Clive Town, David Wright, Tony Hickman, Andrew Davies, Paul Sanderson, Susan Pritchard, Sheila Jones, Mike Joy, Russell Newman, David Gregory, Darran Dorsett, Phillip Newton, Miles Preece, Mark Downing, Roy Gilbert, Ciaran Harriman, Charlie Kellaway, Simon Tilley, Prar Rennie, Robert Ewles, Jake Payne, Andy Morris, Malcolm Fletcher, Mike Enever, Rob Plimmer, Mike Butler, Jack Woodhoods, Sue Bob Bailey, Kenny Felstead

09/06/2026

We will be back.

OPEN TODAY!The Furnaces Tearoom, Station Road, Telford TF4 2NJ, will be open to the public today from 9am until 12pmIf y...
09/06/2026

OPEN TODAY!

The Furnaces Tearoom, Station Road, Telford TF4 2NJ, will be open to the public today from 9am until 12pm

If you are out walking the dog, taking the children to school or want to meet up with friends, you are ensured a warm welcome at the Furnaces Tearoom!

With seating available inside and outside of our newly refurbished tearoom, you can enjoy great value hot and cold drinks, meals, snacks and ice cream whatever the weather.

Give yourself a deserved treat, join us at the Furnaces Tearoom today

🎨🚂 DOUBLE DIESELS FOR THE GROWN-UPS... CRAFTY FUN FOR THE KIDS! 🚂🎨Planning to join us for our Double Diesel Sunday on Su...
08/06/2026

🎨🚂 DOUBLE DIESELS FOR THE GROWN-UPS... CRAFTY FUN FOR THE KIDS! 🚂🎨

Planning to join us for our Double Diesel Sunday on Sunday 14th June, but worried the children might not share your passion for diesel locomotives?

Don't worry — we've got that covered too! 😄

We're delighted to welcome our friends from Creation Station, who will be working in our fantastic Crafty Coach at Spring Village Station for the day!

🖍️ Children aged 5–10 can enjoy a fun, relaxed crafting experience, with the brilliant Creation Station team providing all the materials, inspiration and guidance needed to create something special to take home.

✨ Best of all, it's INCLUDED in your ticket price!

And there's no need to choose between trains and crafts...
🚂 Ride the Pacer or Hector brakevan rides
🎨 Visit the Crafty Coach
🚂 Ride the steam tram
🎨 Come back and create something else!

You can visit the Crafty Coach as many times as you like during your visit.

So while Mum, Dad, Grandad or Grandma enjoy the sights and sounds of our diesel fleet, younger visitors can enjoy getting creative and have just as much fun.

Your ticket also includes all the other attractions operating on the day, making this a fantastic value family day out.

🚂🎨 Double Diesels and the Crafty Coach – the perfect combination for a great day at Telford Steam Railway!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 14th June.

All children must be accompanied by an adult whilst on the Crafty Coach
All attractions subject to availability

Address

The Old Loco Shed, Bridge Road, Horsehay
Telford
TF42NF

Telephone

+441952503880

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