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Shropshire railways and Shropshire disused railways can be explored through videos,
pictures and text on this website. The Severn Valley Railway, The Telford Steam Railway
and the Cambrian Heritage Railway are also heavily featured. Many of the old lines have
been opened up as Railway Walks across the length and breadth of Shropshire.
Learn about their history, the changes it brought to the local communities and the legacy
they have left in their demise. Many have similar stories to tell from their relatively short
histories, however they also retain a unique presence on the Shropshire landscape in
their own right.
Watch out for updates as developments happen in 2017. Recent updates included the
extension to Lawley common of the Telford Steam Railway and the development of the
cyclepath to the East of Newport on the Wellington to Stafford Railway. 2017 will hopefully
bring good news for rail enthusiasts following the closure of Ironbridge Power Station in
November 2015.
Click on the tabs above to find my video journeys. Click on pictures in the picture gallery
to enlarge; then use arrow keys to progress or press spacebar for a slideshow
(recommended)
My main reference is ‘Lost Railways Of Shropshire’ by Leslie Oppitz, which can be bought
on Amazon.
Shropshire Railways
About the Author
Sadly the author of the site Malcolm Webster passed away 14th May 2018 at 2:30 pm.
He’ had been unwell for the last few months of his life having been diagnosed with terminal cancer only weeks before, and despite
his determination to fight it in any way possible, and to enjoy whatever time remained to him, the deterioration in his condition
was extremely rapid and tragically he passed away 14th May 2018 at 2:30 pm. All those who knew Malcolm were very sad when he
was diagnosed with terminal cancer and his passing so quickly came as
quite a shock to us all.
Malcolm was passionate about railways as this site shows. He was also Vice
Chairman of St Georges Cricket Club in Telford Shropshire. His legacy there
will not be forgotten; It was he who suggested and implemented an “entry
level” coaching group for the youngest primary school children – “The Junior
Dragons”. This, many years before the “AllStars” scheme was introduced by
the national governing body ECB.
Michael Waldron St Georges CC said “There are many people who keep the
club going by putting something back: players, ex-players, and parents. This
a great thing which we always try to encourage. Malcolm was unique in this respect. He was neither a player nor a parent. He had
taken nothing out of the club. All he did was contribute. We have lost a very valuable member but more importantly a good friend.
He was also heavily involved with the organisation of local schools football. In his working life he was a primary school teacher, and
latterly was responsible for home-educated children. Many of his former pupils and their parents have posted messages during his
illness. Too many to list here, but the phrase that cropped up time and time again was “He was the best teacher I ever had”. I know
that these comments gave him great comfort during the last weeks of his life.”
Malcolm, when he knew the seriousness of his condition was concerned about this website. I assured him it would remain online
as the information it gave was a great resource and should remain available after the time anything happened to him.
I’m not a railway person myself but I know what this project meant to my friend and will honour his wish.
Shropshire Railways
In Malcolm’s own words
