Who we are
The Ironbridge Railway Trust was formed in November 2005 and is a Company limited by Guarantee, incorporated in 2007, gaining charitable status in 2009. It was formed for the purpose of promoting sustainable transport into The World Heritage site at Ironbridge, by advocating the reinstatement of the old GWR(Severn Valley – Hartelbury to Shrewsbury via Bridgnorth) branch line through the Ironbridge Gorge, following the redevelopment of former power station site at Buildwas.
Postcard of Ironbridge Station from circa 1904. Note the works to the station extension roof, no roof slates and only tiling battens visible.
Cooling towers at the redundant power station site before demolition .