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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. |
| Can you help us with raising funds towards the costs of transport, repair and modification of our newly acquired coach? If so, we will be extremely grateful! |
| Please CLICK HERE for more details. As an alternative to donating via cheque you can use PayPal. |
- Our Facebook page.| 20 April 21 April | Easter Sunday Easter Monday |     | 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. 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. Our great Easter Egg Hunt for the children takes place on these two days and is included in the admission price! 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 26 April | Saturday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running 'Great Britain VII. Ist leg from London Victoria to Exeter (via Yeovil) and Truro. Engine 34046 'Braunton'. At Yeovil Jct 12.19 to 12.29. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 4 May | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 10 May 11 May | Saturday Sunday | Model Railway Exhibition | Model Railway Exhibition Please check back for full details. |
| 18 May | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 26 May | Monday | Excursion | Diesel Hauled Excursion passing Yeovil Junction hauled by D1015 'Western Champion'. For details of Pathfinder Tours please CLICK HERE. |
| 31 May 1 June | Saturday Sunday | | Our 20th Anniversary Celebrations! Includes Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 steam engine 'Lord Fisher' giving 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 as well as on the Miniature Railway. Saturday 31 May 2014 Steam Train Rides Miniature Railway Gauge 1 Model Railway & 2 other visiting & resident layout + Trade support (Ray Heard) Real Ale Bar 50050 'Fearless' visit cab BUG Fest (creepy crawlies!) Birds of Prey (flying displays) Railwayana Display BBQ Steam Lorry Dog Agility Other stands. Saturday - visit by UK Railtours using Class 159 units to visit Yeovil and Gartell Light Railway. For details CLICK HERE Sunday 1 June 2014 Steam Train Rides Miniature Railway Gauge 1 Model Railway & 2 other visiting & resident layout + Trade support (Ray Heard) Real Ale Bar 50050 'Fearless' visit cab BUG Fest (creepy crawlies!) Military Display Railwayana Display BBQ Steam Lorry Dog Agility Other stands. Heritage Bus link from Yeovil Town Centre Sunday - visit by Steam Dreams with steam hauled excursion (hauled by 34046 'Braunton'). For details CLICK HERE Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 14 June | Saturday | Excursion | Diesel Excursion passing Yeovil Junction using 159 SWT units. London Waterloo to Axminster (for Seaton Tramway). For details of UK Railtours please CLICK HERE. |
| 15 June | Sunday | | 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. 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). Enjoy some strawberries and cream today!! Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway 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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 22 June | Sunday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running London Waterloo - Exeter and return. 34046 outward and 34067 on return. Times not yet available. (Redated from 6 April). For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 26 June | Thursday | Line Steam | Main Line Steam visit by Steam Dreams with excursion London - Weymouth (hauled by 34046 'Braunton' which runs to Yeovil Railway Centre after arrival at Weymouth). The train is later diesel hauled to Yeovil Junction where 'Braunton' takes over again for the run back to London. For details CLICK HERE |
| 28 June | Saturday | Excursion | Diesel Excursion passing Yeovil Junction using 159 SWT units. London Waterloo to Kingswear. For details of UK Railtours please CLICK HERE. |
| 6 July | Sunday |   | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! This is our Teddy Bear Day!! Lots of Fun things for the children to do. Dress your Teddy Bear in finery and come in Fancy Dress if you want!! A meet of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is also planned!! For details of the Club CLICK HERE. Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 13 July | Sunday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 20 July | Sunday | Main LineSteam | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 27 July | Sunday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 3 August | Sunday |  Main LineSteam | 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. 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). A display of tractors is also being held today at no extra charge! Admission (including Steam Train and Miniature Railway rides £7 adult, Children £3.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. One Child is admitted FREE with a full paying adult. (Gate open at 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 10 August | Sunday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 17 August | Sunday | Main LineSteam | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 24 August | Sunday | Main LineSteam | Steam Train Day ('Back to School 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 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth. Steam engine returns from Weymouth for turning and servicing. Times not yet available. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 3 September | Wednesday | AND CHIP EVENING | Fish and Chip Evening Check back for more details nearer the date. Pre-booking, payment and ordering will be required. |
| 5 September | Friday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Steam Dreams running 'Atlantic Coast Express' Day 1 from London Waterloo - Exeter (via Yeovil Junction). Engine 34067 'Tangmere' and times not yet known. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 7 September | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 8 September | Monday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Steam Dreams running 'Atlantic Coast Express' Day 4 from Exeter -London Waterloo (via Yeovil Junction). Engine 34067 'Tangmere' and times not yet known. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 21 September | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 5 October | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 19 October | Sunday | | 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. 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 £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 10am and train rides start at 11am. Last admission 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 31 October | Friday |  | Halloween Evening Event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm. Admission prices (TBC - a pre-booking option may be available) . Come dressed up in your scarey outfits! Prize for scariest costume! Free Horror Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house included......Halloween themed food on sale!! **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! |
| 07 December 14 December 20 December 21 December 23 December | Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Tuesday |  | Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 07 December, Sunday 14 December, Saturday 20 December, Sunday 21 December and Tuesday 23 December 2014. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book  (01/01/14).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 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. |
| 20 December | Saturday | Line Steam | Main Line Steam visit by Steam Dreams with excursion London - Sherborne/Yeovil Jct. For details of Steam Dreams CLICK HERE |
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