Telford Steam Railway - the line to Doseley Halt & Lightmoor

Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 5 Sep 2010

Photographed from the bridge over Horsehay & Dawley Railway Station, part of which can be seen in this view. The line in this direction is already constructed for much of the way to Doseley Halt, as it was required for works trains to remove spoil from the northern extension to Lawley Common. However, in the direction to Doseley Halt, the track it is not yet up to the standard required to run passenger services. Going beyond the halt to Lightmoor, requires legal powers to cross a public road, and of course the money to finance the extension. If this happens, then the line will eventually be re-instated, where it is shown in this photo by Row17:- Image Longer term, there are hopes that the line could eventually cross the River Severn and terminate at Buildwas. However there are lots of things that need to happen before that could become a reality. Image Image

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