Southall Railway Centre

Southall Railway Centre, London’s only railway heritage site, houses an interesting historical stock of steam and diesel locomotives, including the AEC Shunter – only one of its kind. There are many GWR and BR wagons and coaching stock, many restored to their original condition.

There is a display/museum area together with refreshment facilities. Workshops house some of our stock and railway artifacts.

Train rides are free, with a current entry ticket, on the Baguley Drewry Railcar. Other locos in operation during the 2008 season include "William Murdoch", "Birkenhead" and "Francis Bailey of Thatcham".

The Group Directors and membership welcome all age groups to come and see for themselves all that has been done to create a new Heritage site for everyone to enjoy and reflect in the age of steam.

Access to Southall Railway Centre is via Armstrong Way and Collett Way from Windmill Lane. There is no access to the site from the footbridge (currently under repair) linking Merrick Road and Park Avenue. For full details on how to get to Southall Railway Centre click here. The site will be open to the public from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Entrance fee is £7.00 for adults, £4.00 for children and £15.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children), with concessions for senior citizens and students. But, why not become a member (Adult - £15.00) on the day and enjoy being part of a forward thinking heritage group dedicated to recreating the age of steam in Southall - and gain admission free.

2008 Public Open Days

The following Open Days inclluding themed events are scheduled at Southall for 2008.

Visitor Feedback

• "We loved the ride on the train!" - Edwards's family, Surbiton, Surrey

• "Fantastic and brilliant!" - Ravi, Simi, Dhillon, Ealing

• "My first time to ride an old train and I enjoyed it." - Hanna (aged 6), Southall

• "The tea, cakes, camaraderie and conversations were great, as well as the steam engines!" - Jim Lawes, Isleworth

• "My first visit to Southall depot since my father worked his last train here on his retirement day in 1981." - Norman Vokins, Didcot, Berkshire

• "A delightful find! Kept our boys happy for hours." - Amanda Rutkowski, Croydon

• "Very informative day, many thanks." - Jonathan, Kathy, Jemima, Abigail, & Benjamin Woodard. Isleworth

• "Keep up the good work." - Ian & Pat Stephens, New Zealand

• "Very good and wicked trains." - Cameron Boone, Southall

• "God's Wonderful Railway. Says it all!" - Ian Gaffrey, Blackheath, London

• "Nice to see the preservation work taking place. Keep it up, well done to all the volunteers." - Eddie and Steve Court

These comments are taken from our visitor's book and are sincere statements of their time spent with us at Southall Railway Centre. Many other visitors we have spoken to have also registered their good wishes, and stated that they expect to return to Southall very soon.