Our collections include some of the greats of railway history—but we also value the less well-remembered, everyday objects that tell the story of rail.
Andrew Robinson of Network Rail discusses the big changes underway for signalling and railway operations at York.
A modern railway star takes its place in the spotlight.
Learn more about the labyrinthine history of one of the museum’s most well-loved objects.
Volunteer Malcolm Timperley reveals what happened after locomotive Sir Ralph Wedgwood was damaged in an air raid during the Second World War.
Discover some of the unexpected surprises in our fantastic photography collection.
Our photography collection is full of amusing and unexpected treasures.
The beauty of Borough Market Junction signal box was in the skill of the signalmen, greater than any computer programme.
Take a peek at some of the incredible objects from our archive which will be on display at our Hidden Treasures event.
Discover the stories our archive collections tell about the Great Central Railway.
This post is to let you know that our library catalogue is changing at the end of August.
How are railway fares set? And how have they changed since the 1840s?