Archives and Records Management Masters student Philippa Turner delves into the delights of our archives.
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.
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.
Preserving the paper records of a tragic crash can be challenging in a flood-prone environment.
While Flying Scotsman takes centre stage, another classic vehicle from the national collection is given a chance to shine.
What is it about this legendary locomotive that elicits such excitement?
Collecting archive film isn’t black and white – as an exploration of the different formats in the National Railway Museum collection shows.
The world’s most famous locomotive drew crowds eager to see it in all its carefully restored glory.
Our historic collection of railway engineering drawings is an invaluable tool for anyone restoring a steam locomotive.