Collections Volunteer Ken Woods explains the process of cleaning a locomotive for museum display.
Keep up to date with the latest goings-on at the museum, see what we have planned for the future and take a peek behind the scenes with our fantastic volunteers.
Does the stereotypical image of a trainspotter stand up to scrutiny?
What’s in a number? John McGoldrick explores the significance of locomotive numbering.
In 1984 millions tuned in to watch a train crash live on television—but this was no ordinary accident.
Our graphic designers dig into the archive to find inspiration for our Christmas posters.
Bob Gwynne shares the personal connection of one visitor to one of the locomotives on display at the museum.
The common visual language used to depict railways in design often harks back to the romanticisms of British steam.
Take a look behind the scenes of preparations for a new exhibition at the National Railway Museum.
Artist Andrew Cross continues his journey across America capturing the image and video used in his art commission Parallel Tracks
Jamie Taylor has been looking through all the fantastic stories and photos we’ve received as part of our Trainspotting season.
Find out how Italian volunteer Monica Bottin got on working at the museum over summer.
Simon Batchelor looks into the role of railway ships at the end of the First World War.