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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.| 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. 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! 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 Train cancelled due to insufficient bookings. |
| 08 August | Friday |  | Members of HMS Heron Band in 'Open Rehearsal' at Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction BA22 9UU from 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx. Admission by donation of £3 per person minimum will be greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be available. |
| 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. Close at 4pm 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. 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! 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 |
| 25 August | Monday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam U K Railtours running 'Devon Belle' from London Paddington to Exeter via Yeovil Pen Mill and Yeovil Junction outward. Return is via Taunton. Engine 60163 'Tornado'. Times not yet available. For details of U K Railtours please CLICK HERE Site open for viewing - A donation of £2 per adult welcome please! |
| 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. 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! 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. 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! Work by the following artist will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art). |
| 2 October | Thursday | GENERAL MEETING | Annual General Meeting to be held at Quicksilver Mail, 168 Hendford Hill Yeovil BA20 2RG beginning at 7.30pm. Members only - please put in your diary now! |
| 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. 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! 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. |
| 16 December | Tuesday | LINE STEAM | Main Line Steam Railway Touring Company running London Victoria to Sherborne (and Yeovil Jct). 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 December | Saturday | Line Steam | Main Line Steam visit by Steam Dreams with excursion London Paddington to Sherborne/Yeovil Jct. To be hauled by two Black 5 steam engines. For details of Steam Dreams CLICK HERE |
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