The National Railway Museum is famous for locomotives, but less so for its collection of signalling equipment. Not surprising, really: railway signalling is a complex subject that mystifies most rail enthusiasts, let alone ordinary visitors.
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.
Last Friday was one of the more unusual occurrences in my job: location filming with a locomotive from the collection.
Lorna Hogger reflects on an eventful year at the National Railway Museum.
Senior Curator Anthony Coulls rounds up his busy year at the museum.
There are some new faces around the turntable at York – two returnees and a new guest
This weekend at Shildon sees the re-launch of the APT-E support group at the twice yearly Cab It event.
On National Poetry Day (7 October), Search Engine launched a competition to find the next budding railway poet.
Experience our magnificent locomotives in a different light.
Catch up with the latest happenings at the National Railway Museum.
Anthony Coulls looks forward to a special event at the National Railway Museum.
If you needed a reason to come to Shildon this weekend then see if these photos persuade you.
One of the highlights each year in the calendar at Locomotion is the annual Shildon Steam Gala.