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WELCOME TO
THE NATIONAL
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Home to iconic locomotives
and an unrivalled collection
of engineering firsts, we
celebrate the past, present
and future of innovation on
the railways. We’re home to
over 200 years of history
and a million fascinating
railway objects. Watch
turntable demonstrations, GREAT HALL STATION HALL
climb on board historic
See the world-record-breaking Mallard, our replica of Soak up the atmosphere in Station Hall. Climb on board
carriages and find out
Stephenson’s Rocket, the Japanese bullet train and many historic carriages and travel back in time to experience the
fascinating facts from our
more steam and diesel greats. working life of a station from the past. See how the other
experts in daily talks and
half travelled and visit Queen Victoria’s favourite saloon.
tours. Ride on the miniature
railway and try our
explosive science shows
and hands-on family fun
activities throughout the
school holidays.

NORTH SHED SOUTH YARD

Home to our Collections Store containing a million Take a ride on our miniature railway or travel by steam
fascinating railway objects, plus the restoration Workshop train in South Yard. Steam trains run most weekends
and Viewing Balcony where you can see the rail network in and school holidays.
action.
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SHINKANSEN

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Get up close to the world’s
fastest steam locomotive,
unbeaten since it set the
world speed record in 1938.
This marvel of modern Climb on board the
engineering connected us Japanese bullet train
with mainland Europe via and discover high-speed
the Channel Tunnel. travel on Shinkansen, the
pioneer of high-speed
rail technology.
Get up close to this Enjoy hot and cold deli food
massive vehicle and see and a selection of bakery
the inner workings of a treats in the company of our
steam locomotive. magnificent locomotives.

MALLARD SEARCH ENGINE AMBULANCE HIGHLIGHTS COUNTESS OF

EXPERIENCE
Take a thrilling ride on
the world’s fastest steam
locomotive in our exciting
simulator ride.
AGE AND HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS APPLY
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For all your railway-related TRAINS
questions, railway research Discover the forgotten
topics and access to story of the ambulance
original material from our trains used to evacuate
library and archive. sick and injured troops on
an unprecedented scale
during the First World War.
Take a peek at just some YORK TEA ROOM
of the unexpected and Enjoy a traditional English
lesser-known items in our afternoon tea made using
collection. the finest Yorkshire produce
in our beautifully restored
railway carriage.
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THE FLYING WORKSHOP

SCOTSMAN Watch mechanical engineers at
STORY work restoring visiting vehicles
and items from our collection.
Get the inside track on
the Flying Scotsman route
and service. Our exhibition
explores the stories of
the owners, admirers,
passengers and crew
behind the icon.

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Uncover the unexpected, the precious and the fascinating
in our store. All aspects of railway history canBABY CHANGING
be seen, from
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dinner services and antique furniture to monuments and
station signs. CAFÉ WORKING VIEWING SIGNALLING
CLOAK ROOM RAILWAY BALCONY SCHOOL
SHOP GALLERY Catch a glimpse of the See our award-winning
PICNIC AREA Discover the workers, trains on the main line volunteers’ monthly
innovations and history railway from our special demonstration of how
behind the working railway. Viewing Balcony. trains negotiate complex
rail networks.
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MILK TANK CLASS 87 RESTAURANT

Tanks like this kept milk Step aboard our Class 87 Enjoy a leisurely lunch
fresh on its journey, and see what train travel created by our experienced
pioneering food safety at was like in 1970s Britain. chefs from local produce
the turn of the 19th century. at our Victorian restaurant.

QUEEN VICTORIA’S
CARRIAGE
We’re home to the world’s finest collection of royal
carriages, including Queen Victoria’s lavish ‘palace
on wheels’.

CUNEO EUSTON CLOCK

Find Terence Cuneo’s Glance up at this striking
famous mouse in this lively clock face, like countless
painting of Waterloo station commuters at Euston
in the early 1960s. station did many years ago.
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LEARNING STEAM RIDES

SPACE Step back in time to when
Watch explosive and steam ruled the rails.
interactive live science Trains run most weekends
shows at weekends and and during the school
during school holidays. holidays. Under-12s must be
accompanied by an adult.
TICKETED

MINIATURE RAILWAY
Climb aboard and have big fun on our little ride.
Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.
TICKETED
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