Yeovil Railway Centre

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Formed in 1993 as a response to British Rail's decision to remove the turntable from Yeovil Junction, the Yeovil Railway Centre based at Yeovil Junction railway station and occupying platforms 3 & 4 is an operational standard gauge steam and diesel centre. It is situated along the Clifton Maybank spur. The track is approximately 1/4 of a mile long.

1 The Site
2 Events
3 Company's Aims
4 External Links
5 References

[edit] The Site

The site contains a G.W.R. Transfer Shed built in the 1860's which was erected to facilitate the transfer of goods from Broad Gauge to Standard Gauge freight wagons (now a cafe and visitor centre and the only one of its' type in situ), an S.R. turntable and a 15,000 gallon water tower. The latter two items have been restored to working order. An Engine Shed was built and opened in 1999.

[edit] Events

The centre holds regular events including Train Days where they operate steam train rides using a brake van down the Clifton Maybank spur as well as turntable demonstrations. Often there are additional attractions on site such as the miniature railway, shed tours, model railway and art gallery. There are other events such as the Train & Tractor Day & Santa Specials.

Main Line Steam & Diesel Excursions to Exeter or Weymouth often call here to be turned & serviced.

[edit] Company's Aims

To strengthen their position as an attractive destination for rail tour passengers and achieve a sufficient share in this area of the leisure industry.

To be the leading operational and servicing facility for preserved Main Line Locomotives (Steam or Diesel) in England.

To enhance the local environment and help sustain the railway infrastructure in this area.

To explore and evaluate opportunities for diversifying the business into related activities.