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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.

A woman carries a mop near Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman returns to the National Railway Museum for October half term

Wednesday 20 September 2023 Flying Scotsman will be on rare display at the National Railway Museum this October half term.

Station Hall concept art

First look at new designs for National Railway Museum’s Station Hall exhibition

Tuesday 05 September 2023 Details of the new permanent exhibition planned for the National Railway Museum’s Station Hall, including concept designs for York’s former goods station have been released.

A man and girl observe air flow in Wonderlab

National Railway Museum Opens Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery

Wednesday 26 July 2023 National Railway Museum’s largest new gallery in a decade opens 27 July.

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People, pride and progress

Tuesday 20 June 2023 National Railway Museum to launch lottery-funded research project to record history of LGBTQ+ railway workers.

King Charles with the Flying Scotsman crew

Flying Scotsman hauls Royal Train as part of centenary tour

Monday 12 June 2023 His Majesty The King celebrates 100 years of Flying Scotsman and 50 years of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Wonderlab concept art

Opening date confirmed for National Railway Museum’s Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery

Thursday 08 June 2023 The National Railway Museum’s largest ever family-focused visitor experience named Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery is set to open on Saturday 22 July in time for the summer holidays.

National Railway Museum archaeological dig

National Railway Museum partners with York Archaeology to uncover history

Friday 26 May 2023 The National Railway Museum has partnered with York Archaeology to carry out excavations on site as part of their Vision 2025 programme of redevelopment.

A family wearing VR headsets

Flying Scotsman VR brings the world's most famous steam locomotive to life in multi-sensory experience

Thursday 13 April 2023 April marks the opening of a brand-new VR experience at the National Railway Museum in York, celebrating one of its star objects, Flying Scotsman.

Flying Scotsman International Womens Day

Iconic Flying Scotsman to be crewed by all-female team on International Women's Day

Wednesday 08 March 2023 Famous loco will stop at East Lancashire Railway for a special event celebrating the past, present and future of women in rail.

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