Anne McLean delves into the fascinating story behind a seemingly mundane letter recently found within the museum’s archive collections.
From legendary locomotives and over 200 items of rolling stock to china tea services, uniforms, posters and even a railway bridge, our collection tells the story of the railways in incredible detail.
Nick explores a 1926 collection of photographs taken at Hull Docks, a facility with close links to the railway industry.
We get a surprising amount of enquiries about railway clocks. Luckily, we have quite a few records in the archives.
Since the National Railway Museum opened in 1975, there has been a history of operating vehicles from the collection.
Photographic Archives Volunteer Nick sheds some light on an unusual discovery.
Discover the story of a snow plough design which still has relevance nearly a century later.
Archives and Records Management Masters student Philippa Turner delves into the delights of our archives.
What challenges do curators face in managing a large, historically important national collection?
The history of dining on the railways is brought to life at the National Railway Museum.
Delving into the GEC Traction archive reveals a fascinating slice of engineering history.
Conservators turn detectives in order to record the conditions of paintings in the Museum’s art store.
Promotional cupcakes prompt an exploration of how railway companies have catered to changing tastes.