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.
Anne McLean delves into the fascinating story behind a seemingly mundane letter recently found within the museum’s archive collections.
Christmas is always a busy time for our railways, as a significant portion of the population plan to visit friends, family, or use it to get away from all that festive stuff. But the extra pressure on the railways can push the service – and its passengers – to the limit.
There’s more than one use for a locomotive’s smokebox—Rail Operations Manager Noel Hartley explains how to whip up a festive feast on the move.
By Alison Kay
Ambulance trains in 1914 “This is Christmas, and the world is supposed to be civilised”
We have become familiar with images of wartime Christmas truces where fighting stopped—but this certainly wasn’t the universal experience on the Western Front 100 years ago.
Our graphic designers dig into the archive to find inspiration for our Christmas posters.
Rail Operations Co-ordinator Matt Ellis shares his tips for a perfect Christmas dinner…cooked on the move.
Why would a railway company give its employees a jigsaw for Christmas? Curator John McGoldrick explains.
How did railways help deliver Christmas on time?