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Class 90 Sir WIlliam McAlpine and Flying Scotsman

Saviour of Flying Scotsman Sir William McAlpine remembered

Friday 11 January 2019 A Class 90 is named after the dedicated railway preservationist who saved the famous locomotive from a failed excursion to the USA.

A locomotive covered in poppies

Turntable Poppy Display Marks End of WWI Centenary

Friday 23 November 2018 A locomotive covered in poppies takes centre stage on the turntable to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

Wrawby junction signal box

Signalling Film Archive is 100 Not Out

Friday 16 November 2018 The Film Archive of Railway Signalling and People (FARSAP) has reached a century in 2018 and is still batting strongly.

Sir William McAlpine next to Flying Scotsman

Sir William McAlpine Remembered

Thursday 15 November 2018 Saviour of Flying Scotsman Sir William McAlpine to be honoured with final memorial trip behind the world-famous steam locomotive.

Girls take part in an activity

Back to the Future at the National Railway Museum

Thursday 25 October 2018 Future Engineers returns with family shows and activities for October half term, including science rap, live coding and robot railways.

The front cover of Stephenson's notebook

George Stephenson notebook goes on display at National Railway Museum

Wednesday 10 October 2018 The notebook outlines George Stephenson’s redesign of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Poddy McPodface is pushed past Flying Scotsman

Testing Times—New Exhibition Opens at National Railway Museum

Tuesday 09 October 2018 New, free exhibition opens 12 October and explores innovation and engineering in the rail industry.

Tim Dunn stands in front of locomotive Oliver Cromwell

Great Central Railway and National Railway Museum celebrate historic ‘end of steam’ anniversary

Friday 24 August 2018 Unique events mark 50 years since the end of main line passenger steam in the UK.

Stella Chan presents Ruth Burke from All Saints School with Excellence in STEM award

All Saints School in York receives Excellence in STEM award

Wednesday 13 June 2018 All Saints Roman Catholic School in York receives prestigious award recognising its success in teaching STEM subjects.

Rough Guide to Accessible Britain cover

National Railway Museum recognised in new guide to accessible travel

Wednesday 09 May 2018 The National Railway Museum in York is one of only a dozen attractions across Yorkshire to be included.

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