If you are just beginning your Christmas shopping, or still looking for the perfect railway-inspired present we have a great selection of toys, homewares, locomotive models and collectables.
For those on your list who appreciate the great railways and iconic locomotives of our collection, read on for our pick of products for any budget.
From colourful Christmas jumpers and socks, puzzle books and timekeeping pieces, we’ve got you covered with our gift guide. Whether it’s for a stocking filler or something more special, every purchase (large or small) will help support our future activities.
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Here’s a round-up of some of this season’s must-haves…
Gifts Up To £10
National Railway Museum Red Train Christmas Socks
£8.00
Get into the festive spirit with our National Railway Museum Christmas Red Train Socks, exclusive to the National Railway Museum. These cosy socks, available in adult sizes, feature a charming steam locomotive design. Perfect for celebrating the season in classic railway style.
National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Rubber Duck
£8.00
Painted in the locomotive’s classic shade of apple green, the National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Duck is a fun tribute to the record-breaking locomotive. This rubber duck features the Flying Scotsman nameplate on its chest and the 4472 logo in a gold colour along its side, and makes a great stocking filler.
Gifts Up To £20
National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Snow Globe
£12.00
The exclusive National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Snow Globe is a delightful collectible designed for both adults and children. The base features a charming station panorama, topped with a miniature representation of the iconic Flying Scotsman. Each is hand-painted to an incredible level of detail—just shake for a flurry of sparkling snow!
National Railway Museum Big British Railway Puzzle Book
£14.99
A must-buy gift book for puzzle book fanatics, train and travel enthusiasts and history buffs. Featuring a treasure-trove of puzzles about railways and locomotives, using maps, old routes and tracks, engineering designs and all things that delight train lovers, the book also includes mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams, crosswords, mathematical conundrums and a murder mystery.
OO Gauge Souvenir Wagon – LMOO5
£17.50
Whether you want to remember your trip to the Railway Museum in York or Locomotion in Shildon, or just want to support the National Collection and enable us to continue bringing high quality exclusive models to market, these souvenir wagons are the ideal way. A fictitious scheme to ‘run between York and Shildon only’, this wagon would look great as a standalone piece or as part of any 00 Gauge Train.
Gifts Up To £35
National Railway Museum History of the Locomotive T-Shirt
£25.00
Exclusive t-shirt with a wearable timeline that showcases some of the most iconic locomotives, hand-selected by the National Railway Museum’s expert curators. From the earliest steam-powered locomotives that revolutionized transport, through the Golden Age of Steam, to the rise of diesel and electric engines, the National Railway Museum History of the Locomotive T-Shirt highlights key moments in railway history.
National Railway Museum Christmas Jumper (available in Kids and Adults sizes)
£30 (kid size) and £40 (adult size)
Get ready for festive fun with the National Railway Museum Christmas Jumper! Featuring a colourful design that captures the magic of classic railways, this cosy jumper is perfect for families who want to show off their love for locomotives during the holiday season.
Gifts Over £35
National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Nameplate Watch
£45.00
The National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Nameplate Watch is a timeless way to tell the time—and the perfect gift for the train enthusiast in your life. This watch features an engraving of the centenary logo on the back, to celebrate 100 years since the iconic train made its maiden voyage.
National Railway Museum Flying Scotsman Wall Clock
£250.00
Crafted with meticulous care in the United Kingdom, this full-size reproduction clock pays homage to the iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive. Its distinctive dial proudly showcases the iconic Flying Scotsman nameplate, featuring a solid brass bezel and wooden surround. A statement piece of home décor assembled from eight separate mahogany sections, a traditional method reminiscent of original clocks.
Olympia Le-Tan Flying Scotsman Cocktail Bar Clutch Bag & World’s Most Famous Train Clutch Bag
£800.00 each
In honour of the Flying Scotsman’s centenary, Olympia Le-Tan, a globally adored artisanal clutch brand, presents two masterpieces. Each clutch is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece that takes 300 hours to produce in limited editions of 77. Each one is numbered, making this a truly unique gift or Christmas party accessory.
Exclusive Models of the National Collection and More
Various
Locomotion Models work with leading model railway manufacturers to produce an exclusive range of scale models recreating the National Collection in Miniature and allowing you to take home a (small) piece of history. For the model railway enthusiast, discover our Railway Icons range and a further selection of locomotives, coaches, wagons and accessories.