Journey back in time to discover how railway companies tried to compete with road travel in the early 20th century.
Find out how the Station Hall redevelopment is going and see some of the vintage suitcases we’ve collected.
A delve into the Museum’s archives reveals a railway design icon.
We’ve recently completed the conservation of two of our ship models—find out more about the work that went into them.
What was life like for workers in a goods depot? Volunteer Alice Coltman has been exploring our archive for stories.
Find out more about an unusual item from our archive with Search Engine Assistant Peter Thorpe.
Think that a week relaxing at the beach is good for you? In the early 1900s, visiting the coast for a dip in the sea was thought to cure all manner of ailments. But what happened when the summer season was over and you had to leave all that fresh air and sea water behind?
Associate Curator Bob Gwynne provides an update on the restoration of the original HST prototype power car.
Interpretation Developer Cheryl Knight reports on the progress of a very special and exciting project: the museum’s first ever smartphone app.
As part of our Station Hall redevelopment project, we’re working on ways of using lighting to create atmosphere.
Find out more about our Station Stories project and how we’re preserving memories of the railways for the future.
Find out how volunteers made Railfest 2012, the biggest rail celebration the country has ever seen, possible.