Didcot: Popular steam rail centre has busy start to month

There were steam days across the Easter weekend, giving visitors the chance to ride the trains at the heritage centre next to Didcot Parkway rail station.

The next steam days take place on Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, April 25.

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A spokesman for the centre said: “Steam trains will be operating on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides.

“On many steam days, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branch line steam engine.”

Other attractions at the 21-acre centre include a museum, a cafe, a shop and an engine shed.

Jenny Lange was among the visitors during the Easter weekend.

Her retro outfit included a coat by Mary Magdalene, a hat by Jane Marple, and a bag by ‘Baby, the Stars Shine Bright’.

The compartment she travelled in was No 7372, built in 1948, which was part of the royal train used by the Queen Mother in the 1960s.

Frank Dumbleton, a volunteer at the centre, has been taking photos of visitors with the steam trains.