Didcot Railway Centre is not exactly a derelict place - it's very much a going concern, attracting many visitors to its large premises. It sits right next next to Didcot railway station on the Great Western (I refuse to add their 'First' to that - I mean, have you seen the turds between the rails at Reading Station? Have you smelt the old piss on the stairs to the bridge at Newbury??? Last Great Western works well for me).
The entrance to the Centre is via a tunnel from the station entrance, under the main line. There are plenty of fine examples of old steam locomotives, which are regularly steamed up to provide rides for visitors on the centre's own lines. In addition, there are lots of old and derelict bits and pieces of other rolling stock, as well as some interesting old, but working, diesels. The place is full of rich derelict rust and texture, and you could be forgiven for thinking you'd infiltrated somewhere forbidden.
I'm aware there are a few railway lovers here, so here's a handful of tasters:
End of the line.
Try and get there.
Alan.
The entrance to the Centre is via a tunnel from the station entrance, under the main line. There are plenty of fine examples of old steam locomotives, which are regularly steamed up to provide rides for visitors on the centre's own lines. In addition, there are lots of old and derelict bits and pieces of other rolling stock, as well as some interesting old, but working, diesels. The place is full of rich derelict rust and texture, and you could be forgiven for thinking you'd infiltrated somewhere forbidden.
I'm aware there are a few railway lovers here, so here's a handful of tasters:
End of the line.
Try and get there.
Alan.
