Back in April we reported that the Telford Steam Railway were launching a fundraising appeal to allow their narrow gauge steam tram engine to return to service. At the time they were looking to raise around £20,000 for the construction of a new vertical boiler but as they say six months is a long time in vehicle restoration and they have now been given the opportunity to purchase a new built boiler which is available for £8,500. To help they reach this target they are again appealing to the enthusiast community for support to raise the funds to allow this saving in the project to be made.
The steam tram engine last ran in 2019 at which time its current vertical boiler was condemned. The Telford Steam Railway were keen to get it back on the rails but funds would be needed to allow this to happen and back in April they were looking for £25,000 to help with the contracting out of constructing a new boiler and then seeing the boiler being fitted.
But things have moved on and they have now been available to source a suitable new built vertical steam boiler which is for sale for £8,500 (less than half of the originally expected sum). But time is of the essence as they need to secure it before it is sold to someone else and so they are re-publicising their appeal to get this unique 2 foot gauge steam tram engine running again. Not only is this much cheaper but it will also accelerate the project to returning it to action.
- To donate to the campaign please head to https://gofund.me/8f7ed996