Pictures of broad-gauge locomotive “Fire Fly”
“Fire Fly” is an exact reproduction of the original locomotive, constructed in 1840.
After some shunting work, the locomotive was coupled to an open wagon, where passengers could sit for a short ride, whist watching the driver and fireman at work.
Pictures of an Auto-Train
A GWR Auto-train was working the branch line, although loco “Bonnie Prince Charlie” was just pushing and pulling the carrage.
A diesel railcar also operates this branch line, but, alas, not today.
5051 “Earl Bathurst”: 4-6-0 Castle Class was also used on this line.
4144: 2-6-2T (5101 Class)
4866: 0-4-2T (ex 1466 auto-train) first loco in preservation at Didcot.
The branch line runs from the end of the site, adjacent to the broad-gauge working, to Didcot Halt, about mid-way back through the site, between the Carriage Shed and the locomotive works.
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Visit to DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE
This page provides some additional Photos taken during our visit.
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1340: 0-4-0ST arrives at ‘main line’ platform to take us to the end of the site (Oxford Road station).
The party stayed at Didcot until about 1pm., when they left for Pendon Museum. We returned again about 3.30pm. and stayed until the site closed at 5pm. It was agreed by all to have been a very worthwhile visit, and another visit must surely be arranged.