Archivist Alison Kay delves into the Wolverton Works archive.
Delve into intriguing and unexpected finds from our extensive archive of railway records, working drawings, personal papers, photographs and more.
If you missed our display of royal train-related items, Search Engine Assistant Peter Thorpe has picked out some highlights for blog readers to enjoy.
As the Royal Wedding draws closer, it’s the ideal time to highlight some royal records from the Wolverton Works collection.
We have a vast art collection at the National Railway Museum, full of treasures like this beautiful linocut.
Archivist Alison Kay shares a fascinating discovery she recently made in our collection.
Search Engine Assistant Peter Thorpe reveals a less well-known aspect of railway advertising.
What was Nine Elms Motive Power Depot like after steam-hauled trains stopped running to Waterloo?
Great British Railway Journeys piqued many people’s interest in Bradshaw’s railway guides—Search Engine Assistant Peter Thorpe reveals the story of less famous but equally interesting guide books.
Exploring the Wolverton Works archive, held at the National Railway Museum, reveals a darker side of rail transport.
It may not seem the perfect time of year for a bit of rambling, but a Southern Railways poster acquired this week aims to attract the hardier among us to the great outdoors.
Explore the different ways in which the railways have entered our national consciousness—particularly through language.
Lorna Hogger explains the stories behind one of her favourite paintings from our art collection.