STEAM
Museum of The Great Western Railway
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STEAM tells the remarkable story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on 'God's Wonderful Railway'.

STEAM gives you the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the GWR works at Swindon - famous as the place where many of the best steam locomotives in the world were built - and to hear the stories of the men and women who worked there.

STEAM also brings to life the exploits of Isambard Kingdom Brunel - the flamboyant engineer, and acknowledged genius, behind the creation of the GWR.

STEAM is a fascinating journey for all the family, through the life and times of the GWR...

News from STEAM

Hi-Tech Signal Box now open at STEAMSignal box

Here's your chance to guide a locomotive through a section of track and experience the thrill of being a signalman! Discover how the signal levers work and see your successful manoeuvre on the high-tech screen - all in an authentic signal box.

"This is a fantastic addition to STEAM and has been made possible by the generous support of the Swindon Railway Heritage Trust," said Councillor Justin Tomlinson, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Recreation."

The signal box has been refurbished in true 1920s style and you can even smell the bacon cooking on the stove.

Meet the Railway Workers - Every Fortnight

August 2008 - No 92220 Evening Star comes to STEAM.  More details to follow.

School Holidays


Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1793 466 646 Fax: +44 (0) 1793 466 615

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