Royals on Rails Category: Exhibition 27 May – 4 September 2022 Explore the British royals' love of railway travel—a special relationship that produced fascinating bespoke trains. New
Flying Scotsman: Your Moments and Memories Send us your photographs and stories of the legendary locomotive.
Greener railways: rail transport and the climate emergency From electrification to batteries and hydrogen power, find out about some of the developments that offer paths to greener, more sustainable transport.
Modelling the future: Model locomotives and their makers How the small steam locomotive has engaged generations of curious makers with engineering concepts, encouraging innovation and investigation.
Stephenson's Rocket, Rainhill and the rise of the locomotive Discover the story of pioneering engineering minds who pushed new locomotive technology to its limits.
Visit our shop Buy gifts online Category: Buy online Our online shop has a wonderful range of railway gifts available—from toy trains to brilliant books.
Decorate your home Category: Buy copies of vintage travel posters, historic maps and plans, and photographs from our archive.
Locomotion models Category: Take home the National Collection in miniature with our range of model locomotives. Every purchase helps support our museum.