It was located at the former engine shed that was situated east of Ashford railway station.

[1] It occupied the former engine shed that was located east of Ashford railway station.

The shed, with its turntable, coaling stage and water tower had been built by the Southern Railway in 1931.

[2] On 11 April 1971, the Southern Electric Group organised the Man of Kent '71 railtour, which visited the steam centre.

[4] Due to mounting debts, the steam centre was closed May 1976 and its rolling stock was dispersed.