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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Quainton Road Station
Quainton
Aylesbury
HP22 4BY
Buckinghamshire
England
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Working Steam Museum
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Social History
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Facilities
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Visitor Centre and Venue available for Hire. Pullman coach equipped with full digital audio visual facilities.
New library and research facilities open by appointment.
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Contact details
General enquiries, weekdays (9.30 > 16.30) (Tel)
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01296 655720
Talking timetable (Tel)
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01296 655450
General information (Fax)
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01296 655720
E-mail
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bucksrailcentre@connect.com
Website
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www.bucksrailcentre.org
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Open
Easter to end of October
Wed and Sat static viewing, limited refreshment facilities.
Sun 10.30 - 17.30, last entries 16.30
Other Days restricted viewing, ring for details on the day
Steam Trains and full facilities Sun, Bank Holiday Mon, and Wed in school holidays
Refular "Thomas" events, Santa Specials weekends in December
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Closed
closed 8th to 16th March and 19th April 2008
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Admission charges
Check web site for price details. Varies according to events and attractions.
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Description
Founded in 1969 by the London Railway Preservation Society, the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is one of the leading steam museums in the country; covering 25 acres, the collection of steam locomotives and other railway vehicles is one of the largest outside the National Railway Museum. The Visitor Centre in the relocated,restored Oxford Rewley Road Station. Large museum with modern showcases for smaller relics, two restoration sheds, 1-km.Miniature Railway. Free parking, Excellent Disabled Access.
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Articles
Museums and Galleries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
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Events
"Day Out with Thomas" Event
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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