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Despite there being on-going work here, i just love that it's still open and free! There are options to donate if you can afford to. Just make sure you book a time slot on-line.
There's so much to see and do.
The Flying Scotsman was there when i visited, so that was the icing on the cake for me.
Really good museum, my 5 and 9yr old enjoyed wandering round. They don't get too involved in the finer detail but enjoyed get up close to engines and really enjoyed the milkshake from the cafe. As an adult I found it highly interesting and could've spent a lot longer there.
The flying Scotsman was i
Fantastic museum for train buffs. So much to see and really great to get so close to some of these fantastic machines. My favourites were the Flying Scotsman, but personally I think it was out done by the almost art deco Mallard.
One last thing: out of the blue the cafe served me the best cup of co
A big part of the appeal and high taking is that it's a great collection of engines, for free! There's about 30 different engines and more rolling stock, from the 1829 rocket reproduction, to the 90s Eurostar. There are some famous engines like the flying Scotsman and the actual Mallard that holds t
A Fascinating Journey Through Rail History
Rating: 4.5/5
The Museum offers a captivating journey through the history of rail transportation. Upon entering, visitors are greeted with an impressive collection showcasing the vast array of locomotives and carriages. There is the opportunity to explore
Even with Station Hall under refurbishment what remains is more than enough to wander around and surprise yourself with so much railway memorabilia, large and small. And, to be honest, it's all the small ephemera that is so fascinating in the museum.
Railway history isn't going to be everyone's 'cup
A wonderful experience for anybody with an interest in trains!
This museum has plenty of trains and models and parts to look at, with friendly, helpful staff on hand to answer questions.
The museum does cater more to the interests of steam train enthusiasts rather than diesel or electric (because th
Absolutely amazing value, entry is free when you book in advance but there are options to donate.
I have never been particularly interested in trains but I found the experience fascinating, there were loads of different trains to look at from the very earliest trains all the way up to the most mode
This is a great free museum to visit with an approximately 20 minute walk from the city centre. There's loads to see here and you could easily spend several hours walking and looking at the various exhibits. There's also a cafe and a great gift shop with some really nice items to buy. I'm not a 'tra
It's the first time we have been here, an excellent afternoon out looking at all the old trains and learning a bit about them. It's free to get in but the car park itself is £10 for the whole day so keep that in mind. My 7 year old really enjoyed finding the oldest train and getting to see inside of
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