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Loco 158A

Oldest surviving Midland Railway locomotive begins three year loan at Barrow Hill

Monday 08 August 2022 The National Railway Museum has signed a three-year loan agreement with the Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society to enable Midland Railway locomotive no.158A to go on static public display at Barrow Hill roundhouse.

Central Hall drawing

Plans approved for National Railway Museum’s Central Hall

Friday 05 August 2022 Plans have been approved for the National Railway Museum’s new building called Central Hall, which will transform this major attraction and herald the start of delivering the York Central development.

Wonderlab

Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery on track for 2023 opening as build begins and final artist appointed

Monday 25 July 2022 The National Railway Museum’s ground-breaking new interactive experience, Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery, is on track to welcome visitors from May 2023 as building work begins and the gallery’s second artist is appointed.

Cleaning a carriage

National Railway Museum to feature in new TV series Cleaning Britain's Greatest Treasures

Tuesday 21 June 2022 The National Railway Museum is set to feature in a new TV series produced by Whitworth Media appearing on More4 this summer.

Innovation Platform framework

National Railway Museum looks to the future with new exhibition

Thursday 09 June 2022 The National Railway Museum, York, is set to showcase the future of railway technology with a brand-new exhibition, Innovation Platform.

Conservation team cleaning

Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

Friday 27 May 2022 Programme of royal-themed activities including conservation demonstrations, family activities and new Royals on Rails exhibition.

The new members of the board

Industry figures appointed to National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board

Wednesday 04 May 2022 Five new railway industry figures have been appointed to the National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board.

A hands-on activity

Bumper programme of activities planned at National Railway Museum over Easter

Thursday 31 March 2022 The National Railway Museum has unveiled a bumper programme of Easter activities to inspire young people to investigate and learn more about the railways.

Central Hall walkway routes

National Railway Museum submits amended plans for Central Hall with improvements to pedestrian route through site

Thursday 31 March 2022 Updates to the planning application for the National Railway Museum’s new Central Hall—part of its vision to become the cultural heart of York Central—have been submitted.

Bramall Wonderlab donation

National Railway Museum’s Wonderlab to receive £2.5m from the Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation

Monday 21 March 2022 Yorkshire-based charitable foundation to support new interactive gallery for families.

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