Telford Steam Railway Transport

Telford Steam Railway is based at Horsehay and Dawley station and goods yard in Telford, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Originally on the Great Western branchline from Wellington to Craven Arms via Ironbridge. The site at Horsehay has a longer history, being at the site of one of the Coalbrookdale Companies first blast furnaces.

A narrow gauge tramway served the surrounding ironworks and mines, originally wooden railed, but replaced by some of the first iron ones in the world. The furnaces gave way to steel works and eventually becoming a crane manufacturer who utilised rail transport until the early eighties.

The goods yard at Horsehay and Dawley was acquired in 1983 and along with the goods transhipment shed dating from 1860, is now the operating base of Telford Steam Railway. Since then much has happened, regular trains operate on all Sundays from Easter to the end of September along the original line as far as Heath Hill Tunnel.

This line is being extended in both directions to eventually return to the Ironbridge Gorge. Our season now includes many enthusiast and family special events, such as Teddy Bears picnics and Transport Galas. We operate a unique narrow gauge steam tram, built for Telford Town Park, but now based at Horsehay, giving rides around the edge of Horsehay Pool.

We also exhibit an extensive model railway display and the affiliated Phoenix Model Engineers operate a 5-inch gauge miniature railway. Our souvenir shop has much to offer including Thomas toys, books and items to interest older railway enthusiasts!

Thomas the Tank Engine also visits us during the summer and on the last three weekends before Christmas, when he takes you to Santaland to see Santa. To get more details or book tickets for these events or others, call our sales line on 07765 858348. Special rates for gala events.