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Portrait of George Hudson

Descendant of York ’Railway King’ George Hudson visits city to uncover ancestor’s legacy

Tuesday 21 February 2017 A descendant of the magnate who made York a vital railway hub has travelled almost 4,000 miles to visit the National Railway Museum in York to uncover the story behind her ancestor’s controversial past.

Hitachi high-speed train cab

Hitachi donates cab of new generation high-speed train to the National Railway Museum

Thursday 09 February 2017 Set to inspire a new generation, the driver's cab of the new intercity train now resides in the National Railway Museum's Great Hall.

Flying scotsman in steam

Flying Scotsman Rail Tour to officially re-open Settle-Carlisle line

Friday 13 January 2017 The National Railway Museum’s magnificent Flying Scotsman will officially re-open the Settle – Carlisle line on 31 March 2017.

Great Western Railway standard gauge five-plank open wagon

National Railway Museum transfers ownership of GWR wagon to Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Monday 19 December 2016 The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is now the proud owner of a former Great Western Railway standard gauge five-plank open wagon.

Nameplate of the Flying Scotsman

Heritage railways to host Flying Scotsman in 2017

Wednesday 23 November 2016 Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Bluebell Railway and West Somerset Railway announced to host the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Intercity 125

Celebrate 40 Years of High Speed Trains at the National Railway Museum

Friday 23 September 2016 Your exclusive invite to visit the museum for a chance to enjoy and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the iconic 'High Speed Train'

Flying Scotsman after restoration

Museum announces final cost of steam legend's return

Friday 23 September 2016 Full and final cost announced of saving 'Flying Scotsman' for the nation and returning this iconic steam legend to the tracks.

York central partners - 8 white men wearing suits sit and stand around a table with documents laid out.

York Central takes a step forward with Central Enterprise Zone support

Friday 08 July 2016 The York Central project takes a major step forward as Paul Kirkman met with James Wharton MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Inside the ambulance trains exhibition

National Railway Museum marks historic First World War centenary with new exhibition

Thursday 07 July 2016 Museum unveils its new exhibition, Ambulance Trains, marking 100 years since the busiest ever day of ambulance train traffic during the First World War.

Flying Scotsman arriving into a station as people wait on the platform

Flying Scotsman fans urged to stay safe during trips through Lincolnshire

Wednesday 08 June 2016 Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the locomotive tours through Lincolnshire.

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