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  • NRM York

    Santa's Steam Adventure

    November and December

    Book now to join Santa on a magical Christmas steam ride full of surprises.

  • NRM York

    Duchess with matching carriage

    On display now

    See the streamlined loco with a newly-restored
    maroon-and-gold carriage in our Great Hall.

  • NRM York

    Win a family break in York worth £300

    Sign up to get the latest news about our museum and you could win an amazing break with VIP treats.

  • NRM Shildon

    Santa's Christmas Special – Shildon

    10, 11, 17, 18 December

    Steam rides, magic shows, craft activities, music and much more – including a gift for every child.

  • NRM shop

    Exclusive Bachmann Midland Compound model

    Standard Edition now in stock.

Welcome

National Railway Museum

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Discover over 300 years of history and over 1,000,000 wonderful objects that changed the world. FREE ENTRY.

NRM York open 10:00 - 18:00 today
NRM Shildon open 10:00 - 16:00 today

What’s on

Railfest 2012

We're planning Britain's biggest ever railway festival for June 2012.

Flying Scotsman

The world's most famous loco is close to being restored and running again.

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