Flying Scotsman Category: Star object 5 – 23 April 2025 Get up close to the world's most famous steam locomotive. Coming soon
National Railway Museum's 50th Birthday Category: Activity Throughout 2025 A landmark year of exhibitions, events, celebrations and a grand reopening to celebrate our 50th birthday. Special event
Flying Scotsman VR Experience Category: Activity Open Celebrate 100 years of the world's most famous steam locomotive with a stunning new Virtual Reality immersive experience. Book now
Top 10 Things to See and Do Category: Activity Planning your next visit? We've hand-picked 10 must-see things for a great day out. See what’s on
Mallard: The world's fastest steam locomotive Category: Star object On display This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.
InterCity 125: Sir Kenneth Grange Category: Star object On display Named after its legendary designer, this 'flying banana' is a beautifully preserved example of the High Speed Train which blazed a trail in 1976.
Shinkansen: High-speed revolution Category: Star object On display Take a look at our first-generation 1960s bullet train, which led a revolution in high-speed train travel.
Duchess of Hamilton: A Streamlined Icon Category: Star object On display With striking gold leaf stripes, this sleek and fashionable marvel proved that art and engineering could be combined to create high-speed steam locomotives.