Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot Railway Centre is a railway museum in Didcot housing a large collection of historic locomotives and trains. The site features preserved railway buildings and working tracks where steam trains operate during demonstration days.

The site originated when the Great Western Railway built a rail line through Didcot in 1839 and established it as a maintenance hub. The museum preserves this heritage and demonstrates the location's importance to British railway operations.

The collection shows how railways shaped travel and connected people across regions in earlier times. The buildings and machines on display tell stories of how people once experienced rail journeys.

The visit works best on days when steam trains operate, as you can see the machines in action. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the site is large and involves considerable walking throughout the grounds.

The 1932 Engine Shed is a protected heritage building and one of the largest of its kind with four separate tracks inside. The structure shows how engineers could store large locomotives side by side under one roof.

Location: Didcot

Inception: 1967

Official opening: 1967

Address: Station Road, Didcot OX11 7NJ

Phone: 01235817200

Website: https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.61350,-1.24477

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25