Mallard: The world's fastest steam locomotive Category: Star object On display now This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.
Rocket Category: Star object On display now This is the original Rocket—George and Robert Stephenson's world-changing locomotive which kick-started a golden era of innovation.
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 Open daily It's back! Climb on board our bullet train and step back to 1960s Japan, where a revolution in high-speed train travel is underway. Now open
Outdoor play area Category: Activity Open Amp up the G-force and conquer gravity in our outdoor play area.
Play area Category: Activity Open Budding engineers and train drivers can explore and experiment in our play area for under-6s. New
Climate Talks Category: Online event Available online now Join us throughout 2021 for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.
Open Talk Category: Online event Available online now Explore issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM in Open Talk, a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.