Swindon Railway Festival 2015

We're gearing up for this year's Swindon Railway Festival, with some fantastic model railway layouts - many being shown for the first time! Live steam from Hatch Heritage & Steam Engineers and the evocative sound of the steam whistle welcome each day of the festival, now in its 14th year. All model railway layouts, demonstrations and trade stands are displayed throughout the Museum so you'll get to enjoy STEAM's permanent exhibitions that include iconic GWR locomotives like No. 4073 Caerphilly Castle and No. 4003 Lode Star. Among our special guests and attractions will be top music producer, author and keen railway enthusiast, Pete Waterman. Pete will be exhibiting his amazing Just Like the Real Thing models and signed copies of his railway books will be available too. Special guest model railway layout this year will be 'Hewisbridge', a fabulously intricate Borders layout by the 57 Model Railway Group. We have a great variety of modelling demonstrations lined up for you this year. These will run throughout the weekend - from locomotive and wagon construction to signalling, soldering and weathering. Trade stands will be stocked with plenty of bargains too - from model railway kits and accessories, to railway art, books and memorabilia. Heritage railway organisations will also be among the traders to showcase their attractions. More book signings include STEAM’s pictorial book, Wartime GWR by STEAM authors Elaine Arthurs and Felicity Jones. A Real Ale Bar, courtesy of Box Steam Brewery and a barbecue will be on hand both days for refreshments, alongside STEAM’s own Platform One Café. So don't miss this unique day out - there 's something for all ages to enjoy!

Suitable for
Family friendly

Admission
Adults £12 Seniors (over 60) £9 Children (3-15 yrs) £8 Family tickets £28 (2 adults, 1 child) and £32 (2 adults, 2 children). Under threes go free.

Website
www.steam-museum.org.uk/events/Pages/Swindon-Railway-Festival-2015.aspx

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/sw000069?id=EVENT531737