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GWR STEAM Museum in Swindon.

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by 45669, Mar 10, 2017.

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    Evening All,

    Last month I took the train down to Swindon to visit the GWR STEAM Museum and I was quite impressed. If anyone's thinking of going, do. The pictures I took are now on my Flickr site and they might tempt you to go; this is the first one in the Photostream :

    [​IMG]RD14396. 6000 at STEAM. by Ron Fisher, on Flickr

    They can also be found in this album :

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/train-pix/albums/72157677206202873

    Hope they're of interest.
     
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    Most certainly of interest Ron I enjoyed looking through the album. I haven't been to Swindon since 1955 when in the RAF and the railway works were in full swing at that time I guess. My wife is often suggesting a train trip to London but I think as she is only interested in a train ride Swibdon would be a better choice for me anyway. ;)
     
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    Well, it's on you way to London - and there's a large shopping complex next door!
     
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    I found your album very interesting, especially as I've not yet visited Steam.

    What struck me what how well Steam have interpreted their exhibits, using life-like dummies and other artefacts to bring exhibits to life and give them context. The NRM (and some other museums too) could learn a lot from Steam's displays.

    Still one or two minor irritations, like an engine separated from its tender, and obtrusive information panels, but on the whole a very impressive exhibition.
     
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