Steam – Changing Trains (Steam is just 2.2 miles
from De Vere Shaw Ridge and is easily accessible by car or
bus)
May (Until November
2008)
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
The Museum tells the story of
the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the
Great Western Railway - 'God’s Wonderful Railway' - a railway network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded as the most advanced in the world.
Changing Trains - The
Journey from Steam to Diesel
A fascinating new exhibition exploring
the changing face of Britain’s railways as steam locomotives were replaced by diesel motive power.
Follow the story of four different
characters whose lives were affected when they took the journey
from steam to diesel...
Meet Jack, a Great Western Locomotive
Fireman, whose job is threatened by the onset of diesel.
Join
Charlie, a Swindon Works Apprentice, as he starts building
some of the new diesel locomotives.
Journey with Mrs Lacey as she reminisces about her passion for steam and the romance
of the railways.
Rally round with Sir Frederick Gilbert as
he campaigns for the modernisation of the railways.
Become
one of these four characters in Steam’s fun and unique photo opportunity - who will you support?
This exhibition culminates in
the arrival of Evening Star in August 2008. For further information
visit www.steam-museum.org.uk/steam/stm-events-lnk/steam2007-events-item.htm?itemid=102100.
