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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 and Halloween). Pectin's Pantry (our Cafe) is open during Events. Site Open for Static Viewing on Sunday mornings and during the Public Events detailed below. |  |
 | 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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| We need your financial help towards the building of our new Toilet Block and the General Appeal to mitigate our loss of income in 2020. Please click on the links below! Thank you.  (Updated 14/04/2022) Funds raised to date £18294.42 against cost £25000-30000 - thanks to everyone who has contributed! If you haven't already please consider doing so - a Standing Order can be arranged if that's easier!) Click on the buttons below to navigate the site!!!  |
- Our Facebook page.| Shop each Sunday from 10am to noon (and longer during events), except at Christmas/New Year and Halloween. | ||||
 Cafe open during planned events.. | ||||
| Sundays | Shop opens 10am to 12noon and then each Sunday at same times, longer during events (except Christmas/New Year). | |||
| Our full programme for 2022 is now posted but watch for additions, changes and cancellations. | ||||
| 16 August | Tuesday |  'Diesel'  Model Railway  Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £5, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £2 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. | |
| 21 August | Sunday | 'Pectin' Model Railway Miniature Railway  Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12.00 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.45pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £10.00 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 £12.50), otherwise £9 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 (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. 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. Chard Signalling Panel  -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE | |
| 23 August | Tuesday | 'Diesel' Model Railway Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £5, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £2 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. | |
| 30 August | Tuesday | 'Diesel' Model Railway Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £5, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £2 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. | |
| 04 September | Sunday | 'Pectin' Model Railway  Marshall Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12.00 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.45pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Regular appearances by 'Marshall' of Paw Patrol during the day Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £10.00 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 £12.50), otherwise £9 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 (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. 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. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE | |
| 11 September | Sunday | Model Railway Swapmeet from 10.30am to 2.30pm. This is NOT a Model Railway show. Shop and refreshments available. Click on the image for full details (to follow). | ||
| 18 September | Sunday | 'Pectin' Model Railway  Snake Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12.00 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.45pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). A special treat today. Come and meet Garwynn's Reptiles and Bugs! Have a look HERE Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £10.00 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 £12.50), otherwise £9 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 (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. 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. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE | |
| 29 October 31 October | Saturday Monday |  'Pectin' | Halloween Evenings Event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm. Admission prices £7 all ages (pre-book - available nearer the date) or £8 on the night. Come dressed up in your scarey outfits! Prizes for scariest costumes (Monday only)! Free Scarey Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house included......Halloween themed food on sale!! Saturday - Disco and Steam Train. Monday - Halloween evening and Steam Train **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! | |
| 3 December 10 December | Saturday Saturday | Tea with Santa. Places strictly limited. Children come and have tea and a chat with Santa. Play some games and receive a small present. Please note that there is no train ride with these events. Bookings now open. CLICK HERE | ||
| 4 December 11 December 17 December 18 December 21 December 23 December | Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Friday |  | Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 4 December, Saturday 10 December, Sunday 11 December, Sunday 18 December, Wednesday 21 December and Friday 23 December 2022. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book  (23/06/2022).The earlier you book the greater chance you have of obtaining the date and time of your choice, save money and avoid disappointment as we may not be able to take 'on the day' visitors! (in 2020 and 2021 we were fully booked). For some photos of past Santa Specials 2021, CLICK HERE, 2020 CLICK HERE, 2019 CLICK HERE, 2018 CLICK HERE, 2017 CLICK HERE, 2016 CLICK HERE, 2015 CLICK HERE, 2014 CLICK HERE, 2013 CLICK HERE, 2012CLICK HERE,2011CLICK HERE,2010 CLICK HERE and 2009 CLICK HERE and use the Back Button to return here. Dates for 2022 are now available.!! Bookings now open. | |
| 06 December | Tuesday | Main Line Steam | Black 5 hauls a London to Sherborne for Carols train. Times at Yeovil Junction provisionally 13.25 to 16.30. Limited parking on site. Shop and Cafe open. Admission by donation (suggested min of £2 per person). |
WE HAVE MANY IDEAS FOR PRESENTS WITH A RAILWAY THEME FOR BOTH OLD AND YOUNG (AND THOSE IN BETWEEN).