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Exhibition: Changing Trains - The Journey from Steam to Diesel

Contact Info

Exhibition: Changing Trains - The Journey from Steam to DieselSTEAM Museum of The Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive
Rodbourne
Swindon
Wilts
SN2 2TA Tel: +44 (0)1793 466646
Fax: +44 (0)1793 466615
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Type: Exhibition

A major exhibition exploring the changing face of Britain's railways as steam locomotives were replaced by diesel motive power. Follow the story of four different characters whose lives were affected when they took the journey from steam to diesel.

Dates

10:00 19 Apr 2008 - 1 Dec 2008

Day	Opening Times
Monday	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00
Sunday	10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday	10:00 - 17:00

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
2 adults + 3 children	£19.60 per ticket
2 adults + 2 children	£16.50 per ticket
Adult	£6.20 per ticket
5-16yrs	£4.10 per ticket
Senior Citizen	£4.10 per ticket
Student	£4.10 per ticket
Swindon Card Holder Concs 1	£3.10 per ticket
Swindon Card Holder Concs.2	£2.10 per ticket
Children under 5yrs	free

Road Directions

From major routes into Swindon follow the brown tourist signs for Outlet Centre or Great Western Heritage Area, or the 'M' for STEAM Museum sign. Parking is available in the north and west car parks of the Outlet Centre. Retain your admission ticket and claim free parking at the Outlet Centre car park. Details are available when visitors buy their tickets.

Public Transport Directions

Regular bus services from Swindon town centre to Swindon Designer Outlet, access to the museum is through the "At Home" section of the Designer Outlet. Walking from Swindon railway station – turn right outside the station and walk along Station Road towards Emlyn Square, staying on the right-hand side of the road. Walk through the second underpass on the right – signed Great Western Business Centre, and up the ramp at the end.