HOW TO FIND US AND WHAT'S HAPPENING

Our address is;

South West Main Line Steam Company
t/a Yeovil Railway Centre
Yeovil Junction Station
Stoford
Nr YEOVIL. Somerset
BA22 9UU

Our site is part of Yeovil Junction station which is served by South West Trains on the route London Waterloo-Salisbury-Yeovil Junction-Exeter. By road simply follow the signs to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU from Yeovil Town centre or from A37 Dorchester-Yeovil road. Buses leave Yeovil Bus Station hourly (from 4/6/2022) but with exceptions (CLICK HERE-Monday to Saturday but not Public Holidays). The entrance to Yeovil Railway Centre is through the low bridge, half way up the Yeovil Junction station approach road.

Please do NOT cross any railway line to reach Yeovil Railway Centre but follow the directions above. Thank you for your co-operation.

For a map of the area please click the Great Britain image and you will be taken to the Google Maps website. The map scale can be amended to show a larger or smaller area if you wish.

Get the local weather forecast from the BBC - Click on the sunny interval!





For Photos of recent events, please Click Here




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.

WE HAVE MANY IDEAS FOR PRESENTS WITH A RAILWAY THEME FOR BOTH OLD AND YOUNG (AND THOSE IN BETWEEN).

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.

We are only open during planned Events (see below for details) and Static Viewing on Sunday mornings (no facilities other than Shop available-see above for times). Closed on other days.


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.



South Chord Appeal.

Launched April 2025! Please help us complete the work started by the GWR Navvies in 1864

More details and photos!

Our 2025 brochure is HERE . But please note that some event details have changed, added or deleted since the brochure was printed.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS (2025)

(Times and details regularly updated when known)
Many of the following events are subject to change or cancellation. Please continue to check back for changes, deletions and maybe additions!!

Details of some of our 2025 events are to be added.

- Our Facebook page.

SundaysShop opens 10am to 12noon and then each Sunday at same times, longer during events (except Christmas/New Year).
25 October

31 October
Saturday

Friday



'Pectin'
Halloween Evenings
Event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm. Admission prices £12.50 all ages (under 1's are free) - (pre-book - now available) or £13.50 on the night.
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!!

Family Disco and Steam Train both evenings.

Events run 5.30pm to 9pm (train runs 6pm to 8.30pm - please note that the rolling stock used for these events are not accessible for wheelchairs or similar).

To Book Saturday 25th October please CLICK HERE

To Book Friday 31st October please CLICK HERE

**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!
03 DecemberWednesdayMAIN
LINE
STEAM
Main Line Steam Planned to be hauled by 35028 'Clan Line'. Times not yet known.
Admission by donation. Minimum £2 per adult suggested. Cafe and Shop open.
06 December
Saturday
Santa Special. Admission £12 each Adult/Child. Babies under 1 admitted free. .
Please note that today's trains will use one of our Diesel engines. - other days (see below) are booked to use a steam engine.

Book Saturday 6th December 2025 (bookings now open)

A 10% discount applies for Goups of 5 paying or more so book early and save! Not available on the day.

CLICK HERE

7 December

13 December

14 December

20 December

21 December

23 December
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Santa Specials using our steam engine 'Pectin' are being run on Sunday 7 December, Saturday 13 December, Sunday 14 December, Saturday 20 December, Sunday 21 December and Tuesday 23 December 2025.

A 10% discount applies for Groups of 5 or more paying so book early and save! Not available on the day.

Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book
Updated(27/01/2025).

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!

For some photos of past Santa Specials
2024 CLICK HERE, 2023 CLICK HERE, 2022 CLICK HERE, 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 2025 are now available - bookings now open.



ALL EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY. ALTHOUGH WE WILL DO OUR VERY BEST, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF THE CANCELLATION OF AN ADVERTISED EVENT OR NON AVAILABILITY OF AN ATTRACTION.


PHOTOS OF SOME RECENT EVENTS

Please Click here to see a gallery of pictures.



UPDATED 05 October 2025. No responsibility is accepted for information displayed. This is given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Errors can be made, details may change and cancellations occur at very short notice.

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