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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.| 2017 | Our full events programme is now posted (some events have details to be added nearer the time). | ||
| 23 July | Sunday |  'Lord Fisher'  Miniature Railway  Model Railway  Turntable LINE STEAM  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). Our turntable is 70 years old this year and is 70ft in length! Get up close today! In the morning we plan to offer 'rides' on the turntable! Regularly from 11am until noon approx. Additional charge £2 adult, Children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Main Line Steam expected for turning - times 12.51 to 15.20 and engine 60009 'Union of South Africa'. Please note that our steam trips will cease soon after noon to allow us to get ready for the main line engine. Planned for 60009 to take coal, then move to the turntable area. Once these activities are complete our steam train rides will resume. All subject to amendment for operational reasons! 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. Last admission 3.30pm. Close at 4pm - Sunday on departure of main line steam). 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. |
| 1 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 available. |
| 6 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 £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. 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. | 8 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 available. |
| 15 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 available. |
| 20 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 vehicle. Please check for dates when the Accessible Coach is planned to be in use. 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 £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. 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. |
| 22 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 available. |
| 29 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 available. |
| 3 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 £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. 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. |
| 5 September | Tuesday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Steam Dreams running London to Sherborne & Yeovil. Engine is booked as 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' but timings not yet known. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing and Shop available - Donation of £2 per adult welcome please to help maintain our facilities! |
| 13 September | Wednesday | AND CHIP EVENING | Fish and Chip Evening open to all. Pre-booking, payment and ordering will be required. To be held at Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction BA22 9UU. Following on from last year’s successful evening, the Events Committee have arranged 2017’s evening for Wednesday 13 September and pre-bookings (and payment) will be required to arrange the food! More details nearer the date. Before food is delivered around 7.30pm, diesel rides will be operating (from 6.30pm) and after we have partaken, there will be a slide or film show. |
| 17 September | Sunday |    | Diesel Gala Day using our three diesel locomotives 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. 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 £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. 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! |
| 23 September | Saturday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam U K Railtours running London Waterloo to Exeter via Yeovil Jct (return via Taunton to London Victoria). Timing not yet known but engine is 35028 'Clan Line'. For details of U K Railtours please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing and Shop available - Donation of £2 per adult welcome please to help maintain our facilities! |
| 1 October | 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 vehicle. Please check when Accessible Coach is planned to be in use. 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 £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. 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. |
| 28 October | Saturday | LINE STEAM | Train Cancelled. |
| 31 October | Tuesday |  | Halloween Evening (Check back for more Halloween fun! 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. 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!! Bookings open nearer the date! 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. If you do not wish to pay via PayPal please complete and send the Booking Form advance HERE . and indicate in the Additional Comments section how you wish to make payment. We will then advise alternative methods. Note that Card Payments and PayPal will attract a £1 additional charge to help cover Bank charges. Any queries please 'phone 07501 189065 (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! |
| 23 November | Thursday | LINE STEAM | Steam Dreams running West Brompton to Salisbury, Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing and Shop available - Donation of £2 per adult welcome please to help maintain our facilities! Train Cancelled |
| 03 December 10 December 16 December 17 December 23 December | Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday |  | Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 03 December, Sunday 10 December, Saturday 16 December, Sunday 17 December and Saturday 23 December 2017.  (26/12/16).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. |
| 14 December | Thursday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam from London Victoria to Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. Engine and times not yet known. For details of Railway Touring Company please CLICK HERE |
| 29 December | Friday | | 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! |
