For a map of the area please click the Great Britain image and you will be taken to the MultiMap website. The map scale can be amended to show a larger or smaller area if you wish.
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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. |
| Every | Sunday |  | 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. |
| Should you wish to donate money to help us please either forward a cheque (payable to 'Yeovil Railway Centre') or use PayPal. |
- Our Facebook page.| 2 October | Sunday |   Yeovil Town Station | 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 goods brake van. 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 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 £8.00 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 £10) , otherwise £7 adult, Children £4.00 (Gift Aid) otherwise £3.50 (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. 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. A commenoration of the closure of Yeovil Town Station to passengers 50 years ago will be held with displays of old photos and memorabilia. We hope to have some staff who worked at the Station present. |
| 18 October | Tuesday | GENERAL MEETING | Annual General Meeting to be held at Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil BA20 2RG beginning at 7.30pm. Members only but non-members welcome after the formalities (around 8.30pm) for a slide show and talk. |
| 23 October | Sunday | LINE STEAM | Steam Dreams running London Waterloo to Sherborne and Yeovil. Timings not yet known but engine is 61306 'Mayflower'. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE Train cancelled - no suitable engine |
| 31 October | Monday |  | Halloween Evening Event runs from 5.30pm to 10pm. (Train operates until 9pm) Admission prices, including members, are £5 pre-booked and paid min 24 hours in advance. or £6 on the evening subject to still being availability as numbers will be limited. (one Under 5 will be admitted FREE with a paying adult). A £1 fee per booking will be added to help cover the PayPal charge. If you do not wish to pay via PayPal please complete and send the Booking Form and indicate in the Additional Comments section how you wish to make payment. We will then advise alternative methods. Come dressed up in your scarey outfits! Prize for scariest costume! Free Horror Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house into the night included......Halloween themed food on sale!! Pre-book and pay in advance by CLICKING HERE. This is an automated booking service and you can either print your tickets or save the booking on a mobile to show us at the gate on the evening. You can also pay at the Shop - open every Sunday 10am to noon or longer when other events are running. Any queries please 'phone 07501189065 (leave message if necessary) or email yeovilrailway@hotmail.com - please include a telephone number in your message! **Postcode BA22 9UU – turn into Station Approach road towards Yeovil Junction – turn right approx. halfway up this road (Yeovil Railway Centre sign) but be aware of the low bridge which will not accommodate higher vehicles! |
| 04 December 11 December 17 December 18 December 23 December | Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Friday |  | Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 04 December, Sunday 11 December, Saturday 17 December, Sunday 18 December and Friday 23 December 2016.  (29/12/15).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 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. |
| 15 December | Thursday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running London Waterloo to Sherborne and Yeovil. Timings and engine not yet known. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 28 December | Wednesday | | Steam Train Day-Mince Pie Special 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. 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 £7 adult, Children £3.50 (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! |
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