Royals on Rails Category: Exhibition 27 May – 4 September 2022 Explore the British royals' love of railway travel—a special relationship that produced fascinating bespoke trains. New
Build a locomotive Category: Event 30 May – 4 June 2022 Build your very own LEGO steam locomotive that you can take home in this fun making activity. Book now
Young Railway Photographer of the Year Category: Exhibition 16 February – 22 May 2022 See a selection of images from the 2022 competition on the theme of 'the Railway Seen'. Last chance to see
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
Highlights Category: Exhibition Open Discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection.