Preservation
The Shrewsbury Steam Trust was founded in 1992 with the aim of restoring the steam engines and the two coal-fired Cornish boilers that provided the steam.
One boiler was commissioned in 2002, allowing the Society to hold 'steam-up' days.
Restoration of the second beam engine was completed on 27 September 2004, when it was operated for the first time in the 34 years since it was retired.
Both steam engines may be seen running together on the several Open Days that are held at the museum each year.
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