Delve into intriguing and unexpected finds from our extensive archive of railway records, working drawings, personal papers, photographs and more.
Thirty years ago, the Railway Heritage Act helped secure the future of Britain’s railway heritage. Discover how this landmark legislation protected historic artefacts and records during the privatisation of British Rail, ensuring they could be preserved for future generations.
Esme Goodwin tells us about her experience of volunteering in the museum’s archive.
Senior Archive and Library Assistant Peter Thorpe highlights our Inreach service, an invaluable resource for those that cannot make a research visit.
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, concludes this series of blogs by giving advice about how fellow researchers can explore more railway history.
Wendy O’Neill continues her examination of the reuse of abandoned railways across Merseyside.
As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, examines staff magazines held in our collection to explore the reuse of abandoned railways across Merseyside.
As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Senior Library and Archive Assistant Peter Thorpe highlights how railway companies commemorated fallen railway workers.
Senior Library and Archive Assistant Peter Thorpe explains our library classification system, adapted from a design created originally by George Ottley.
Surveying Officer Jack Garside introduces the Rail Industry National Archive and it’s aim to preserve the history of rail privatisation.
Archive volunteer Robert Demaine delves into the story of S&DR Traffic Superintendent John Graham.
Peter Thorpe explains our approach to collecting and why we must often say ‘no’.
Martyn Halman tells an intriguing story sparked by a recently unearthed drawing on tracing paper.