Didcot Railway Centre Wins Heritage Railway Association Award for Saint Locomotive Recreation
Visitors exploring the rich heritage of the Great Western Railway can now celebrate a notable accolade earned by the preservation teams. At the annual Heritage Railway Association awards ceremony, held at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham, the team behind the Great Western Society at Didcot Railway Centre was honoured with the prestigious Chairman’s Special Award 2020.
Celebrating the Saint Class Reconstruction
The recognition highlights the dedicated efforts required to recreate a representative of the historic Saint class locomotive. Several members of the Great Western Society attended the event to accept the distinction, which was presented alongside notable figures including Heritage Railway Association Chairman Brian Simpson OBE and guest of honour Christian Wolmar.
For those planning a visit to the living museum, this award underscores the meticulous craft and historical dedication invested into bringing long-lost locomotive designs back to life among the historic engine sheds and reconstructed stations.
To plan your trip and explore more heritage attractions nearby, you can browse the interactive Oxford map view or discover other local highlights through Musemap by checking out the complete museums list.
