We’re on a mission to future-proof our lifestyle with a theme of energy and sustainability. Can you find new ways to power our trains and protect our planet?

Rub shoulders with legends—Great Hall is home to awe-inspiring engines telling the world-changing story of the railways.

Steam rides are back! Relive the golden age of steam with a ride behind one of our historic locomotives.

Discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection.

Arrive in style by taking our quick, convenient road train between the museum and the Minster.

Peek into the past and imagine what it was like to tour Britain as part of the royal family.

How do you turn a locomotive around? Find out in this eye-opening talk, then see our impressive turntable in action.

Climb on board our bullet train and step back to 1960s Japan, where a revolution in high-speed train travel is underway.

Allons-y! Get up close to a marvel of modern engineering and discover the challenges of building a submarine rail tunnel.

Come rain or shine, climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.

Think like an engineer in our operating workshop, where you can see rail restoration work in action.

Explore a century of railway life in Station Hall, a former goods shed now home to our inspiring collection.

Immerse yourself in our amazing collections, discover some incredible engineering and become an expert in railway history.

Experience the thrill of riding on the footplate of the world’s fastest steam locomotive in our exhilarating simulator ride.

Take a look under the hood and become an expert in the science of steam locomotives.