Didcot Railway Centre
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Didcot Railway Centre
Home of the Great Western Society
Train Driver

Ever wanted to drive a Steam Train?

Now you can, with a Railway Experience Day.

Didcot during a 2007 Gala event

Thomas often comes to visit
Didcot Railway Centre.

Thomas the Tank Engine

Your next chance to meet him is on
3 - 5 October 2008.

Didcot during a 2007 Gala event
Archie the Engine Driver

Younger Visitors!
Pick up your quiz at the entrance and follow Archie!

Or Download the Quiz now and bring it with you.

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Latest
News

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The Great Western Society has been presented with an Engineering Heritage award.
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The Great Western Society is seeking a full time Operations Manager for Didcot Railway Centre.
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Pannier tank No. 3650 passed her boiler exam on 23 July and went for a celebratory run on the branch line.
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Welcome to Didcot Railway Centre

See our unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics; and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Join us in our rural setting based around the original 1930s engine shed.

Next Steamdays

To see all the events and open days for 2008 have a look at the 2008 Calendar. You can also check which locomotives are scheduled to be in steam using our new Locomotive Roster feature.

Broad gauge Fire Fly locomotive operating
Signalling Operating Days
Rides behind “Thomas”
Meet The Fat Controller
Children’s entertainment
Radstock signalbox visits (Saturday/Sunday)
There is no need to book in advance as tickets will be on sale on the day, but you can save money and avoid queuing by booking with www.ticketweb.co.uk
Book on line at: Ticketweb UK Ltd 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LR (Tel 08444 77 1000)
Alternatively you can complete the Booking Form (56kb .pdf file) and send it to Didcot Railway Centre to arrive by 15 September.

Signalling Operating days
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Didcot Railway Centre, DIDCOT, Oxfordshire. OX11 7NJ

 
Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway