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Oxfordshire
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Didcot Railway Centre
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Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ
Tel: 01235 817200 Fax: 01235 510621
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The Great Western Railway was incorporated in 1835 to build the railway from Bristol to
London and it was designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel to be the finest in
the land.
Now, at Didcot, half way between Bristol and London, members of the Great
Western Society have created a living museum of
the Great Western Railway. It is based around the original engine shed and depot to which have been added a typical branch line with a
country station and signalling demonstrations and a recreation of Brunel's original broad gauge
trackwork on which a replica of the Fire Fly locomotive dating from 1840 operates on special
occasions. There is a large collection of GWR steam locomotives, carriages and wagons.
On Steamdays the locomotives come to life and you can ride in the 1930s trains on one
or both of the demonstration lines. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult;
disabled visitors are advised that there is an awkward flight of steps at the entrance, with level
access within the Centre (help can normally be given with prior advice). Phone for details of times
and prices.
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