🚂 Lost Engine Sheds – Doncaster 36A: The Rise and Fall of a Steam Giant 🚂 Just south of Doncaster station once stood a titan of the steam age — Doncaster Shed 36A. Built in 1876 by the Great Northern Railway, this vast 12-road depot was the beating heart of Britain’s steam network. At its peak, over 170 locomotives were based here — from powerful A1 Pacifics to hardworking 9Fs and freight haulers. Engines like 60118 “Archibald Sturrock”, 60136 “Alcazar”, and A4 “Silver Link” once called this p

We're delighted to announce that trains-formation of Doncaster train station is now officially complete! The beautiful new layout at the station forecourt will welcome visitors to Doncaster with landscaping and a brand new piece of art which celebrates our rail and horse-racing heritage! Working in partnership with Sheffield City Region, the former 1970's canopy has also been replaced by a sleek glazed canopy, and overall the first impression that visitors will have has been completely transform