NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM

National Railway Museum is a locomotive museum that has an exciting collection of world-famous trains such as the world’s fastest steam locomotive, Mallard, the latest inventions Japanese Bullet trains and Rocket train, etc. The place even has royal railway carriages displaying the grandeur of royal traveling. The museum has audio boxes narrating the 200 years of history of the railways.

Wander through the halls of the National Railway Museum, one of the most tourist places to visit in York, to take a look at its iconic locomotives and exciting collections. Learn about over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world. Know about the working life of a station and take a look at the world of locomotives. Know more about the engineering wonders behind the railways as you take a look at the life-changing inventions such as the Mallard - the world’s fastest steam locomotive, few world-changing inventions such as the Rocket and Japanese Bullet trains.

Appreciate the splendor of royal travel as you take a look at Queen Victoria’s ‘palace on wheels’ and also a collection of other royal carriages. Get a taste of train travel by hopping aboard the miniature railway before you complete your visit. Then visit the Museum Shop to take a look at the extensive range of memorabilia, models, railway gifts, and more. Opt to have a mouthwatering meal at one of the two cafes.

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Highlights

• Explore the National Railway Museum to take a look at its iconic locomotives and exciting collections.
• Roam across the museum to take a look at engineering marvels behind successful locomotive innovations.
• Know the 200 years of history of railways and how they shaped the world from the latest audio box.
• Take a look at Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive.
• Learn about the Rocket and Japanese Bullet trains as you look at them.
• Admire the grandeur of royal travel while looking at the royal carriages including Queen Victoria’s ‘palace on wheels.
• Hop onto the miniature railway to get a taste of train travel.
• Shop for railway gifts and souvenirs from the Museum Shop.