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Flying Scotsman with school children beside it

Flying Scotsman to extend summer stay at Locomotion

Thursday 01 August 2024 Flying Scotsman’s stay at Locomotion has been extended until 1 September.

Wonderlab schools

National Railway Museum’s Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery celebrates first birthday

Wednesday 31 July 2024 The National Railway Museum’s Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery is celebrating its first birthday.

Side shot of Flying Scotsman, including name plate

Northern Steam Operations Limited announced as new Flying Scotsman custodian

Tuesday 04 June 2024 Northern Steam Operations Limited announced as new Flying Scotsman custodian.

Innovation Platform

National Railway Museum opens new season of temporary exhibition Innovation Platform

Wednesday 20 March 2024 New season explores the role of railways in keeping communities connected.

Flying Scotsman in steam at Edinburgh Station

Science Museum Group Launches Flying Scotsman Tender

Thursday 07 March 2024 The Science Museum Group has published an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to begin the search for Flying Scotsman’s new custodian.

Central Hall drum artwork

National Railway Museum's transformative masterplan receives £15 million Government investment

Wednesday 06 March 2024 We are delighted to share that the Chancellor has announced a £15 million investment from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund in the National Railway Museum’s transformative masterplan.

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Go as you Please – National Railway Museum Opens New Temporary Exhibition

Friday 09 February 2024 The National Railway Museum in York has opened a new temporary exhibition called Go as you Please to highlight underrepresented and authentic stories about disability alongside 20th century railway artwork.

Class 91 at King's Cross

Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition returns for 2024

Thursday 01 February 2024 Photography competition returns for second time with ‘Railway 200’ theme.

Flying Scotsman in steam at Edinburgh Station

NRM Announces Flying Scotsman Plans for 2024

Thursday 18 January 2024 Flying Scotsman to visit National Railway Museum from 26 January.

Railway History Revealed as New Research into Locomotion is Published

Thursday 28 September 2023 New report uncovers the truth about the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway.

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