Although it might feel like the Station Hall redevelopment has been quiet of late, there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
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.
What happened to lost property in Victorian railway stations? Ruth Leach delves into the archives to find out.
As part of our Station Hall redevelopment project, we’re working on ways of using lighting to create atmosphere.
Find out how volunteers made Railfest 2012, the biggest rail celebration the country has ever seen, possible.
Preparing a 109-year-old locomotive for Britain’s biggest rail celebration, Railfest 2012, is no mean feat.
By a guest author
Railfest 2012: Britain’s biggest rail celebration is a real cause for national pride
Discover more about the inspiration behind Railfest 2012 and why we’re experiencing a golden age of railways.
Railfest 2012 kicks off in style.
Final preparations are being made by a small army of people for the biggest celebration of all things rail on the planet: Railfest 2012.
Railway history is littered with the most surprising links—Associate Curator Bob Gwynne explores one curious railway connection.
When people talk of the ‘greats’ of the East Coast main line, one name tends to be mentioned above all: Sir Nigel Gresley, designer of Mallard and Flying Scotsman.
Before Christmas I found myself in conversation with Peter Van Zellor, historian of all things minimum gauge (i.e. 15” gauge), and a driver of many years experience at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
What’s a working day like for one of our Interpretation Developers?