Telford Steam Railway, Heritage railway and museum in Horsehay, Shropshire, England
Telford Steam Railway is a heritage railway and museum operating in Horsehay, Shropshire, with working steam locomotives and historic coaches. The line runs just under a mile between three stations, offering rides through the surrounding countryside.
The site was part of the Great Western Railway, which carried passengers until 1962 and continued moving freight until 1983. The heritage operation began in 1976 and has since restored and maintained the original line for public rides.
The railway keeps a collection of working steam engines that visitors can see in action during rides. This hands-on approach helps people understand how these machines shaped transportation and daily life in past decades.
The site typically opens on Sundays and Bank Holidays from spring through fall, with special evening events in December. It's wise to check the calendar ahead of time and allow extra time to explore the grounds and buildings between rides.
The Phoenix Model Engineering Society runs a miniature railway on the grounds, providing a different view of railway heritage. These tiny trains demonstrate engineering skill and design from past eras in a completely different scale.
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