A working steam railway centre recreating the golden age of steam travel.

An Impressive Collection

The Centre boasts one of the largest private railway collections in the country with many steam locomotives from express passenger types to the humble shunting engine, as well as numerous interesting items of rolling stock. These include a coach from the Royal Train of 1901 and another used by Winston Churchill and General Eisenhower for wartime planning meetings in 1944.

Rewley Road Visitor Centre

Skilfully moved brick by brick from the centre of Oxford, this historic structure was originally built in 1851 using techniques identical to the Great Exhibition building The Crystal Palace. In its new location it provides the perfect setting for displays of historic railway locomotives, carriages and small items.

Take a Steam Train Ride

On Steaming Open Days visitors can take rides in vintage carriages pulled by a full sized steam engine and on our extensive miniature railway system. On Special Event days you can get closer to the action with a ride in open wagons for the really authentic atmosphere of the steam age.

Corporate Hire and Special Events

The Centre is an unusual venue for business meetings, displays and product launches, as well as special events such as Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays etc. School visits by arrangement.

During the year many special events are held at the Centre including Car Rallies, Traction Engine Rallies, Thomas the Tank Engine Days and at Christmas our very popular Santas Magic Steamings. Details can be found on our website or by telephoning 01296 655720.