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Rocket enters Locomotion

Stephenson’s iconic Rocket to be displayed at Locomotion in Shildon

Thursday 02 March 2023 The world-renowned locomotive Rocket has gone on display at Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham.

Flying Scotsman at King's Cross Station

Nation celebrates 100 years of Flying Scotsman, world’s most famous steam locomotive

Friday 24 February 2023 Celebrity engine’s visit to Edinburgh Waverley station coincides with announcement of Scottish centenary celebrations.

Visitors looking at the exhibition

National Railway Museum showcases innovative technology that could decarbonise Britain’s railways

Monday 30 January 2023 The National Railway Museum in York has launched a new season focusing on Decarbonisation in its Innovation Platform exhibition.

A bottle of gin on a wooden table

World's most famous locomotive gets 100th birthday gin—and it’s made in York!

Tuesday 13 December 2022 Flying Scotsman, the world's most famous steam locomotive, is celebrating its 100th birthday in style with its own gin—made in the city where it used to stop for lunch.

Station Hall roof

National Railway Museum’s Station Hall to close temporarily for £10.5m refurbishment

Wednesday 16 November 2022 Grade II-listed former railway building to close from 3 January 2023 for 18 months.

Central Hall drum artwork

National Railway Museum and Porterbrook agree £2.5m partnership for Railway Futures Gallery

Wednesday 09 November 2022 Porterbrook has announced significant support for the National Railway Museum with a £2.5m sponsorship agreement.

NRM play area

Free ‘Robot Railways’ activities at the National Railway Museum this October half term

Friday 21 October 2022 The National Railway Museum in York is hosting a half term of robots and technology with free activities and a temporary exhibition called Innovation Platform.

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday

Friday 14 October 2022 Centenary campaign officially launched with appearance at London King’s Cross Station.

Flying Scotsman

First public event to mark Flying Scotsman’s centenary announced

Thursday 01 September 2022 World’s most famous steam locomotive turns 100 on 24 February 2023.

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.

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