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Feilden Fowles exterior

Science Museum Group announces major focus on sustainability for 2021

Thursday 10 December 2020 New event series Climate Talks to launch in January and run until the start of COP26 in November, featuring an international line-up of speakers.

A woman and child walk past Mallard in Great Hall

National Railway Museum to reopen for visitors

Friday 27 November 2020 The National Railway Museum in York is set to reopen for visitors from Thursday 3 December, following the latest Government coronavirus update.

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman to visit Mid-Norfolk Railway in 2021

Monday 07 September 2020 World-famous engine will make its first MNR visit in 2021.

TVR 28 loco

Taff Vale locomotive overhaul confirmed following Covid-19 lockdown

Monday 17 August 2020 Overhaul agreement will see last surviving Welsh standard-gauge locomotive return to steam.

Railway Museum entrance

All Aboard—National Railway Museum reopens for visitors

Tuesday 04 August 2020 York visitor attraction to reopen after 139 days of lockdown.

Sir Lamiel

National Railway Museum and 5305 Locomotive Association Agree Sir Lamiel Overhaul

Wednesday 22 July 2020 N15 King Arthur Class locomotive, No. 777, Sir Lamiel to undergo main line overhaul.

Cleaning in Great Hall

Return of the railway museums

Tuesday 14 July 2020 Museums gear up for reopening after lengthy lockdown.

Steam engine

Myth of the Hetton Engine Solved

Wednesday 08 July 2020 Investigation reveals how tall tales from the turn of the century saved a steam engine from the scrapheap.

York Station

York Station at the centre of new television documentary

Tuesday 19 May 2020 The latest episode of new television series The Architecture The Railways Built examines York railway station and its amazing history.

New Brighton lockdown poster

National Railway Museum reimagines vintage travel posters to boost lockdown spirits

Monday 11 May 2020 As widespread travel bans remain in place, the National Railway Museum in York has reimagined a set of classic railway travel posters from its collection.

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