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| Explanatory maps (by Matt Hunt) of the historical and present layouts around Yeovil (Powerpoint here) or Diagram only of Yeovil Railway Centre (Here) - Use Back Button on your computer to return here. |
| Shop Open every Sunday 10am to noon and as detailed below during Events (but closed over Christmas & New Year). Site Open for Static Viewing on Sunday mornings and during the Public Events detailed below. |  | Our Shop is open every Sunday from 10am to noon (except Christmas and New Year) for sale of new and second-hand Railway and other transport related books, videos and other items (including Thomas the Tank Engine). The Shop now has a range of Model Railway items for sale and can obtain many others for collection.The Shop is also open during visits by main line steam and Train Days. Up to date information on events is given without charge.....  WE HAVE MANY IDEAS FOR PRESENTS WITH A RAILWAY THEME FOR BOTH OLD AND YOUNG (AND THOSE IN BETWEEN). DVD 'Steaming Through Wessex available at Shop (open every Sunday 10am to noon and during Events - except Christmas and New Year) or by Post!! Please CLICK HERE for details of this and some other items for sale.
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 | Driver Experience We offer good value Driver Experience events for individuals (up to 3 hours approx and great Gift idea!) or are suitable for Groups of up to 8 people (Full Day). Please get in touch if you are interested either in organising a group for a full day or perhaps preparing and driving the engine prior to one of our Train Days. More details can be found here PLEASE CLICK and you can contact us here CLICK HERE. |
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- Our Facebook page.| 2018 | Our full events programme for 2018 is now posted (although some events have details to be added nearer the time). | ||
| 08 July | Sunday |  'Lord Fisher'  Miniature Railway  Model Railway  Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 09 July | LINE STEAM | Railway Touring Company running London to Weymouth via Yeovil Junction. Times and locomotive not yet known. Train steam hauled to Yeovil Junction, then diesel hauled to Weymouth whilst steam engine is turned and serviced. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing with Refreshments and Shop - Donation of £2 per adult welcome please! Train cancelled - engine unavailable | |
| 14 July | Saturday | EXCURSION | Diesel Excursion NOTE-YEOVIL PEN MILL (not Junction) - for information. UK Railtours running Stevanage to Weymouth via Bournemouth and returning via Yeovil Pen Mill. Times not yet known but engines planned as 2 x 73/9. For details of UK Railtours please CLICK HERE . |
| 22 July | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Come and ride our turntable! Hold on tight as well see the controls at close quarters! Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 31 July | Tuesday |  Diesel ridesMiniature Railway Model Railway | Diesel Train Day. Enjoy unlimited diesel train rides and a look around the site. Open 11am to 3pm. Admission Adults £3. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (to age 15) – ages 0-4 FREE - ages 5-15 £1 but one child (aged 5-15) admitted FREE per paying adult. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop normally available. |
| 05 August | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway  Tractor Display Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Display of Tractors & Bygones in Wilderness Field - take the train! Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 07 August | Tuesday | Diesel rides Miniature Railway Model Railway | Diesel Train Day. Enjoy unlimited diesel train rides and a look around the site. Open 11am to 3pm. Admission Adults £3. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (to age 15) – ages 0-4 FREE - ages 5-15 £1 but one child (aged 5-15) admitted FREE per paying adult. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop normally available. |
| 14 August | Tuesday | Diesel rides Miniature Railway Model Railway | Diesel Train Day. Enjoy unlimited diesel train rides and a look around the site. Open 11am to 3pm. Admission Adults £3. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (to age 15) – ages 0-4 FREE - ages 5-15 £1 but one child (aged 5-15) admitted FREE per paying adult. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop normally available. |
| 19 August | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 21 August | Tuesday | Diesel rides Miniature Railway Model Railway | Diesel Train Day. Enjoy unlimited diesel train rides and a look around the site. Open 11am to 3pm. Admission Adults £3. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (to age 15) – ages 0-4 FREE - ages 5-15 £1 but one child (aged 5-15) admitted FREE per paying adult. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop normally available. |
| 28 August | Tuesday | Diesel rides Miniature Railway Model Railway | Diesel Train Day. Enjoy unlimited diesel train rides and a look around the site. Open 11am to 3pm. Admission Adults £3. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (to age 15) – ages 0-4 FREE - ages 5-15 £1 but one child (aged 5-15) admitted FREE per paying adult. Miniature Railway open from noon to 3pm. Light refreshments, Model Railway and Shop normally available. |
| 02 September | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 08 September | Saturday | EXCURSION | Diesel Excursion NOTE-YEOVIL PEN MILL (not Junction) - for information. Pathfinder Tours running from Midlands to Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill and returning via Bournemouth. Times not yet known but engines planned as 2 x Class 50. For details of Pathfinder Tours please CLICK HERE . |
| 16 September | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. A 'Character' will be making an appearance today! Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
| 22 September 23 September | Saturday Sunday | CRAFT WEEKEND | Craft Weekend - more details nearer the time. |
| 30 September | Sunday | 'Lord Fisher' Miniature Railway Model Railway Driver Experience Pre-booked | Steam Train Day using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Coach is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day as well as on the Miniature Railway. Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including demonstrations of the turntable). Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £9.00 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £11.25), otherwise £8 adult, Children £4.50 (Gift Aid) otherwise £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. |
LINE STEAM | 60163 'Tornado's 10th Birthday anniversary tour overnights at Yeovil Junction. Times not yet known. For details of Golden Eagle Luxury Trains please CLICK HERE Train cancelled due to insufficient bookings | ||
| 27 October 31 October | Saturday Wednesday |  | Halloween Evening (Steam Train, spooky goings-on, Party time!) Event runs from 5.00pm to 9pm. (Train operates until 8.30pm) More details of our Halloween events will be posted soon. |
| 02 December 09 December 16 December 22 December 23 December | Sunday Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday |  | Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 02 December, Sunday 09 December, Sunday 16 December, Saturday 22 December and Sunday 23 December 2017. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book Bookings will open later.  (27/12/17).The earlier you book the greater chance you have of obtaining the date and time of your choice. We cannot guarantee that spaces will be available for 'on the day' customers!! For some photos of the 2017 Santa Specials please CLICK HERE, 2016 Santa Specials CLICK HERE, 2015 Santa Specials (and Visitors comments) please CLICK HERE, 2014 Santa Specials please CLICK HERE, 2013 Santa Specials please CLICK HERE, 2012 Santa Specials please CLICK HERE, 2011 Santa Specials please CLICK HERE, 2010 CLICK HERE and 2009 CLICK HERE and use the Back Button to return here. |
| 11 December | Tuesday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running London to Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. Times and locomotive not yet known. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing with Refreshments and Shop - Donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 17 December | Monday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam running London to Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. Times arr 14.25, dep 17.40 (provisional), engine not yet known. Site open for viewing with Refreshments and Shop - Admission of £2 per adult welcome please! For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE |
| 20 December | Thursday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam running London to Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. Details not yet known but 35028 'Clan Line' expected for turning/servicing. Site open for viewing with Refreshments and Shop - Admission of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 30 December | Sunday | | Steam Train Day-Mince Pie Special using Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' or Peckett 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in historic brake van vehicles or coach. Trains run every 20 minutes (except for a lunch break) and visitors can enjoy unlimited trips on the day. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway (unlimited rides included, subject to weather), Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays. Admission (including Steam Train rides £8 adult, Children £4.00 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. One Child (aged 5-15) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11am. Close at 4pm). Regular Train Days are held March to October Free Mince Pie with every cup of tea or coffee purchased whilst stocks last! Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! |
