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Paintings on display at the National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum unveils new Highlights exhibition

Tuesday 09 January 2018 The National Railway Museum is kicking off the New Year with a new exhibition of significant items from the national collection, displayed together for the first time.

The Royal Carriages at the National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum to restore Queen Victoria’s royal carriage

Wednesday 06 December 2017 Conservation staff are to restore the outside of Queen Victoria’s historic royal carriage for the first time in 50 years thanks to a private donation.

Paul Plummer, new member of the National Railway Museum advisory board

Paul Plummer joins National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board

Friday 20 October 2017 Paul Plummer, Chief Executive of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), is to join the National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board.

Future Engineers Amelia Betts, 12, from York and Charlie Hobson, 10, from Leeds at the National Railway Museum

Future Engineers returns to the National Railway Museum

Monday 16 October 2017 This October half term, Future Engineers is back with a series of free, hands-on activities and shows for the whole family.

Soyuz TMA-19M descent module

Tim Peake’s spacecraft to land in York—date announced

Wednesday 27 September 2017 The spacecraft which transported Tim Peake to and from the ISS will be landing at York’s National Railway Museum on Wednesday 17 January 2018.

Wallace Oakes' George Cross medal

Heroic engine driver’s George Cross saved for the nation

Wednesday 06 September 2017 The National Railway Museum has acquired the George Cross medal awarded posthumously to train driver Wallace “Wally” Oakes.

GWR 2-8-0 28XX Class locomotive No. 2818

National Railway Museum transfers 2818 to STEAM

Friday 11 August 2017 The Great Western Railway freight locomotive is returning home to Swindon after 112 years.

Paul Kirkman, director of the National Railway Museum 2012-2017

Director steps down after five successful years

Wednesday 12 July 2017 The National Railway Museum announced today that Paul Kirkman is leaving his post as Director.

World-famous Flying Scotsman alongside an HST (Class 43), an InterCity225 (Class 91) and the Virgin Azuma (Class 800)

Back to the future as history made with east coast rail icons

Monday 24 April 2017 Thousands of enthusiasts and history buffs were treated to a world first on 23 April 2017.

World-famous Flying Scotsman alongside an HST (Class 43), an InterCity225 (Class 91) and the Virgin Azuma (Class 800)

Times confirmed for history-making Four Trains event

Thursday 13 April 2017 Further details have been confirmed for the once-in-a-lifetime event taking place on Yorkshire’s East Coast Main Line later this month.

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