Southall Railway Centre, Transport museum and goods station in Southall, GB
The Southall Railway Centre is a transport museum and operational railway facility displaying locomotives and historic railway equipment on its grounds. The site holds a collection of preserved vehicles used for both exhibition and active railway operations.
The facility has operated railway services since 1859, starting as a Great Western Railway engine shed. It later developed into a steam locomotive depot for British Railways, operating until the mid-1960s.
The centre preserves railway heritage through its collection of locomotives and carriages maintained by dedicated railway enthusiasts and volunteers. Visitors can observe how these vehicles are integrated into everyday operational activities.
The site primarily functions as an operational railway facility and is not regularly open to the general public. Visitors interested in seeing the grounds should inquire about special open days or guided visits when access is occasionally permitted.
The facility remains an active maintenance centre where historic locomotives are serviced and restored for use on modern rail lines. This makes it more than a museum - it is a working place where heritage vehicles continue to serve practical purposes.
Location: Southall
GPS coordinates: 51.50655,-0.37030
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40
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