As we head into the festive season, model railways are as popular as ever—and a particular locomotive has caught senior curator Anthony’s eye.
Our curators and programmers reveal the ideas behind the museum’s varied programme of events and exhibitions which take a closer look at railways past, present and future.
Mick from ICT reveals a family passion for railways big and small.
Team Hyped’s journey from the UK’s first Hyperloop pod prototype to the mk3 version named after a certain locomotive.
We hear a lot about Science Capital these days. What is it, and what does our Testing exhibition have to do with it?
Today is the sixth #MuseumSelfieDay, a day when Twitter users from across the world share pictures of themselves snapped in museums and galleries.
Discover how two classic names in railway history came together for a special event.
What was life like for a young nurse on the front line of the First World War?
What was it like to work on an ambulance train during the First World War?
The story of the ambulance train continues long after the end of the Second World War.
The history of dining on the railways is brought to life at the National Railway Museum.
Putting on the ritz in time for the NRM’s first Lates.
What is it about this legendary locomotive that elicits such excitement?