What’s on

Build your very own LEGO steam locomotive that you can take home in this fun making activity.

Get the chance to meet real-life railway engineers as part of the museum's programme of summer activities.

Climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.

Discover surprising stories from the museum’s past as a bustling railway works with our atmospheric new audio trail.

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

A collection of interviews with railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities—and country—during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.

This is the original Rocket—George and Robert Stephenson's world-changing locomotive which kick-started a golden era of innovation.

Named after its legendary designer, this 'flying banana' is a beautifully preserved example of the High Speed Train which blazed a trail in 1976.

Take a look at our first-generation 1960s bullet train, which led a revolution in high-speed train travel.

Amp up the G-force and conquer gravity in our outdoor play area.

Budding engineers and train drivers can explore and experiment in our play area for under-6s.

Find out how railway signals work and see our historic model layout in action with our award-winning volunteers.