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The Engine House is situated approximately 200 yards from [[Highley | Highley Station]]. This museum was opened in 2008.  Items on display include 8 [[Steam Locomotives | steam locomotives]] which are awaiting overhaul, together with other items of rolling stock including The [[LMS 798 Royal Coach | Royal Coach]] and a GPO Travelling Post Office (TPO) coach.  
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The Engine House is situated approximately 200 yards from [[Highley | Highley Station]]. Its architectural design has attracted polarised comments. Although originally conceived as a building to house "out-of-ticket" engines under-cover, for various reasons including attracting external funding, the project morphed into the museum that stands today.
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This museum was opened in 2008.  Items on display include 8 [[Steam Locomotives | steam locomotives]] which are awaiting overhaul, together with other items of rolling stock including The [[LMS 798 Royal Coach | Royal Coach]] and a GPO Travelling Post Office (TPO) coach.  
  
 
Facilities at The Engine House include a restaurant, a gift shop and an outdoor children's play area. The restaurant balcony and outdoor picnic areas overlook the line and give good views of trains leaving and arriving at Highley.  
 
Facilities at The Engine House include a restaurant, a gift shop and an outdoor children's play area. The restaurant balcony and outdoor picnic areas overlook the line and give good views of trains leaving and arriving at Highley.  

Revision as of 09:26, 21 January 2015

The Engine House is situated approximately 200 yards from Highley Station. Its architectural design has attracted polarised comments. Although originally conceived as a building to house "out-of-ticket" engines under-cover, for various reasons including attracting external funding, the project morphed into the museum that stands today. This museum was opened in 2008. Items on display include 8 steam locomotives which are awaiting overhaul, together with other items of rolling stock including The Royal Coach and a GPOGeneral Post Office Travelling Post Office (TPOTravelling Post Office) coach.

Facilities at The Engine House include a restaurant, a gift shop and an outdoor children's play area. The restaurant balcony and outdoor picnic areas overlook the line and give good views of trains leaving and arriving at Highley.


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Highley