Take a sneak peak at some of the fantastic railway photographs in our new exhibition, in collaboration with the Landscape Photographer of the Year award.
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.
Since 1994 National Poetry Day has engaged millions of people with poetry through a range of live events and web-based activities.
Andrew Robinson of Network Rail discusses the big changes underway for signalling and railway operations at York.
A modern railway star takes its place in the spotlight.
Our photography collection is full of amusing and unexpected treasures.
The beauty of Borough Market Junction signal box was in the skill of the signalmen, greater than any computer programme.
How are railway fares set? And how have they changed since the 1840s?
Lorna Hogger shares what she’s learned about a technique for producing posters which was used for over a century.
What’s so special about this famous blue locomotive?
Vancouver-based photographer Derek Hayes, one of many ‘Mallard 75 pilgrims’, explains his novel idea for a unique photo opportunity.
Rebekah Johnston shares one of the more unusual finds from the Wolverton Works archive, which has recently been audited by a group of volunteers.
Mallard is such a popular locomotive that one prog rock band have even penned an ode to its magnificence.