Book Telford Steam Railway tickets & step back in time at the 1940s Weekend!
Get ready to relive the spirit of the 1940s as Telford Steam Railway transforms into a vibrant wartime celebration! Enjoy vintage entertainment, military re‑enactments, classic vehicles, live music and unlimited heritage railway travel across three historic stations.
- Experience musical acts, re‑enactors, promenaders, traders & vintage vehicles across the full site[
- See demonstrations from military & classic vehicles and meet historical figures like “Churchill” and “Montgomery”
- Enjoy unlimited all‑day rides on the standard gauge railway plus the Telford Town Tramway
- Your ticket includes access to the full 1940s programme across all stations & venues
All aboard for a full day of 1940s entertainment in Telford
- Dates: August 8th & 9th
- Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages!
- Location: Across Spring Village, Horsehay & Dawley and Lawley Halt stations at Telford Steam Railway
- Tickets include: Unlimited steam train rides, tramway access & entry to all 1940s activities and displays
- Please Note: Services, attractions & locomotive appearances may be subject to change without notice
Vintage music, wartime scenes & living history - included in your tickets!
As you travel between the stations, discover 1940s musical performances, battlefield scenes, military demonstrations and period characters. Multiple stages host performers including Ava Evergreen, The Ronnies and The Blitz Dancers, creating an authentic 1940s atmosphere across the line.
Re‑enactment groups bring WWII history to life with uniforms, memorabilia and live demonstrations. At select times, demonstrations from military vehicles and (TBC) even a Battle of Britain flypast add to the immersive experience.
- Vintage Vehicles: Military & classic vehicles on display across stations, with scheduled demos (TBC)
- Musical Acts: Live 1940s music across multiple stages, from swing to wartime classics
- Re‑enactors: Meet the 245 Province Squadron plus Churchill & Montgomery re‑creating iconic wartime speeches
- Tramway & Steam Rides: Unlimited rides on both the heritage railway & tramway all day long
- Vintage Traders Market: Expanded for 2026 at Horsehay Village Hall, featuring stalls & musical acts
- Extra Attractions: Phoenix Miniature Railway (£2), Horsehay Café, museum, picnic areas & Top Link Model Railway
Book 1940s Weekend tickets and enjoy a full day of nostalgia, history, heritage steam travel & unforgettable wartime entertainment at Telford Steam Railway! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.