STEAM GWR, Museum of the Great Western Railway

Trip Description

Ever-changing exhibitions & displays, with rare GWR objects memorabilia and interative museum exhibits.The 1930s Station Platform shows the glamour of travelling by train where you can find the iconic locomotives, King George V and City of Truro.
Some of the GWR locomotives and rolling stock to view are:
Locomotives: King Class 4-6-0 No 6000 King George V - 2800 Class 2-8-0 No 2818 - City Class 4-4-0 No 3717 City of Truro - Castle Class 4-6-0 No 4073 Caerphilly Castle - Replica of broad gauge engine North Star
Rolling Stock: Buffet Car No 9631, 1934 - Queen Victoria & Royal Saloon, 1897 - Covered Goods Van (Mink Van) - Shunters & Truck
Road Vehicles: Horse Drawn Van - Horse Dray - Scammell Tractor and Trailer - Lister Auto Truck - Dennis Fire Engine*
*On loan from the National Railway Museum.

SPECIAL EVENT: The Great Western Brick Show where the very latest and best models built by Brickish members around the UK. View some amazing displays, help build a giant LEGO mosaic and visit the marketplace.

On site Cafe and Shop - Price includes admission and The Great Western Brick Show
Located within walking distance is the Swindon Designer Outlet.
Freetime: 4 hours 
Approximate return to first set down point: 6.30pm
Code: 02