HOW TO FIND US AND WHAT'S HAPPENING

Our address is;

South West Main Line Steam Company
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 from Yeovil Town centre or from A37 Dorchester-Yeovil road. Buses leave Yeovil Bus Station half hourly (Monday to Saturday but not Public Holidays) from 0632 until 1932 (South West Coaches 68). A special Sunday and Public Holiday service also operates (First 980 - Details of these times etc. can be obtained from First Southern National on 01935-476233). 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 MultiMap website. The map scale can be amended to show a larger or smaller area if you wish.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
(Times and details 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!!
EverySundayOur 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 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).


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.



Driver Experience
We offer good value Driver Experience events which are suitable for Groups of up to 8 people or as a gift to a loved-one (or to yourself!). 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.

More Events will be posted shortly-please check back regularly!!

6 JulySunday






Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 steam engine 'Pectin' to give train rides. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway, Shop, Light Refreshments and exhibits and displays (including turntable). Admission £5 adult, Children £2.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. A family ticket (Covers up to 2 adults and 4 children 5-15) costs £12.50. Admission covers unlimited rides during the day's opening hours of 10.00 to 5pm (Train rides start at 11am. Last admission 4pm) and to Miniature Railway.

Regular Train Days are held March to October

We are delighted to welcome Cuneo Fine Arts. Cuneo Fine Arts sells Prints of Terence Cuneo and Cyrus Cuneo. They also have a range of Signed and Unsigned Prints as well as Books about the Paintings of Terence Cuneo. For full details of Cuneo Fine Arts please click here Works by the following artists will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art), and Craig Tiley (Transport Artist). The Cuneo logo and Mouse are © Cuneo Estate and used with their permission.
9 JulyWednesday
Main Line Steam
Steam Dreams running London-Weymouth with 34067 'Tangmere'. Engine to come to Yeovil for servicing.
For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE
Timings not yet available.
1 August
Friday
Main Line Steam Updated(04/05/08)
6024 King Edward I running Bristol to Weymouth. For details of Past Time Rail CLICK HERE.
3 AugustSunday






Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 steam engine 'Pectin' to give train rides. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway, Shop, Light Refreshments and exhibits and displays (including turntable). Admission £5 adult, Children £2.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. A family ticket (Covers up to 2 adults and 4 children 5-15) costs £12.50. Admission covers unlimited rides during the day's opening hours of 10.00 to 5pm (Train rides start at 11am. Last admission 4pm) and to Miniature Railway.

Regular Train Days are held March to October

We are delighted to welcome Cuneo Fine Arts. Cuneo Fine Arts sells Prints of Terence Cuneo and Cyrus Cuneo. They also have a range of Signed and Unsigned Prints as well as Books about the Paintings of Terence Cuneo. For full details of Cuneo Fine Arts please click here Works by the following artists will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art), and Craig Tiley (Transport Artist). The Cuneo logo and Mouse are © Cuneo Estate and used with their permission.
10 AugustSunday
Model Railway Swap Meet
Buy/Sell/Swap Model Railway items with traders. Up to 25 tables with refreshments available. Opens at 10am and Closes at 3pm. Yeovil Railway Centre Shop also open. Admission £1.50 and concessions (senior citizens and children under 15) £1. Free Parking.
For table bookings/more information contact David Luesby on 01376 510663
13 AugustWednesday
Main Line steam
Steam Dreams with 6233 Duchess of Sutherland running London-Weymouth. Engine to come to Yeovil for servicing. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE
Timings not yet available.
23 AugustSaturday
General
Information
Special Diesel Excursion through Yeovil Pen Mill. Updated(15/05/08)
The Great Wey Round using 2 x Class 33 locomotives. Times not yet known.
5 SeptemberFriday
General
Information
Special Diesel Excursion through Yeovil Pen Mill. Updated(15/05/08)
The Dorset Paddler provisionally booked to be hauled by Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey. Times not yet known.
7 SeptemberSunday








Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 steam engine 'Pectin' to give train rides. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway, Shop, Light Refreshments and exhibits and displays (including turntable). Admission £5 adult, Children £2.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. A family ticket (Covers up to 2 adults and 4 children 5-15) costs £12.50. Admission covers unlimited rides during the day's opening hours of 10.00 to 5pm (Train rides start at 11am. Last admission 4pm) and to Miniature Railway.

Regular Train Days are held March to October

We will also have a display of Tractors.
If you have an tractor (or another item) you would like to display please do get in touch by CLICKING HERE and sending us some information. We will reply as soon as possible!!


We are delighted to welcome Cuneo Fine Arts. Cuneo Fine Arts sells Prints of Terence Cuneo and Cyrus Cuneo. They also have a range of Signed and Unsigned Prints as well as Books about the Paintings of Terence Cuneo. For full details of Cuneo Fine Arts please click here Works by the following artists will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art), and Craig Tiley (Transport Artist). The Cuneo logo and Mouse are © Cuneo Estate and used with their permission.
14 SeptemberSunday








Model Railway Swap Meet
Buy/Sell/Swap Model Railway items with traders. Up to 25 tables with refreshments available. Opens at 10am and Closes at 3pm. Yeovil Railway Centre Shop also open. Admission £1.50 and concessions (senior citizens and children under 15) £1. Free Parking.
For table bookings/more information contact David Luesby on 01376 510663

also

Main Line SteamSteam Dreams running London-Exeter with 70013 Oliver Cromwell. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE
Timings not yet available.
21 SeptemberSunday






Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 steam engine 'Pectin' to give train rides. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway, Shop, Light Refreshments and exhibits and displays (including turntable). Admission £5 adult, Children £2.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. A family ticket (Covers up to 2 adults and 4 children 5-15) costs £12.50. Admission covers unlimited rides during the day's opening hours of 10.00 to 5pm (Train rides start at 11am. Last admission 4pm) and to Miniature Railway.

Regular Train Days are held March to October

We are delighted to welcome Cuneo Fine Arts. Cuneo Fine Arts sells Prints of Terence Cuneo and Cyrus Cuneo. They also have a range of Signed and Unsigned Prints as well as Books about the Paintings of Terence Cuneo. For full details of Cuneo Fine Arts please click here Works by the following artists will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art), and Craig Tiley (Transport Artist). The Cuneo logo and Mouse are © Cuneo Estate and used with their permission.
5 OctoberSunday






Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 steam engine 'Pectin' to give train rides. Other attractions include a Miniature Railway, Shop, Light Refreshments and exhibits and displays (including turntable). Admission £5 adult, Children £2.50 (aged 5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. A family ticket (Covers up to 2 adults and 4 children 5-15) costs £12.50. Admission covers unlimited rides during the day's opening hours of 10.00 to 5pm (Train rides start at 11am. Last admission 4pm) and to Miniature Railway.

Regular Train Days are held March to October

We are delighted to welcome Cuneo Fine Arts. Cuneo Fine Arts sells Prints of Terence Cuneo and Cyrus Cuneo. They also have a range of Signed and Unsigned Prints as well as Books about the Paintings of Terence Cuneo. For full details of Cuneo Fine Arts please click here Works by the following artists will also be on display, Sue Bowditch (Local Artist specialising in Wildlife Art), and Craig Tiley (Transport Artist). The Cuneo logo and Mouse are © Cuneo Estate and used with their permission.
26 OctoberSunday
CRAFT
FAIR
Craft Fair
Free Admission.
18 DecemberThursday
Main
Line
Steam
Main Line Steam
Cathedrals Express from London to Sherborne (Carol Service) and Yeovil Junction. For details of Steam Dreams please CLICK HERE
Engine not yet advised and timings not yet available.


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

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2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, or 2002.

UPDATED 23 June 2008. No responsibility is accepted for information displayed. This is given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Details may change and cancellations occur at very short notice.

Visitors from 1 December 2001. 50514


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