Yeovil Railway Centre, Railway museum in Stoford, United Kingdom
Yeovil Railway Centre is a railway museum in Stoford that houses a collection of locomotives and historic railway equipment. The site features a restored turntable, workshop buildings, and a water supply system for steam locomotives.
The centre was established in 1993 after the turntable was removed from Yeovil Junction station. This decision led to the preservation of workshop buildings and railway vehicles at this location.
The centre preserves a goods transfer shed from the 1860s that shows how freight once moved between different rail gauges. This working building gives visitors a sense of how railways functioned in daily commerce.
The museum is mainly open on weekends, with opening times varying by season. Visitors should check ahead for special train ride dates, as these operate on selected days throughout the year.
The centre regularly services steam locomotives from mainline excursion trains that stop for turning and maintenance. This active role in modern railway operations sets it apart from museums that only display vehicles.
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