The world’s most famous locomotive drew crowds eager to see it in all its carefully restored glory. Flying Scotsman made its inaugural run from London to the National Railway Museum in York today after a £4.2m effort to restore the steam legend to its former glory. Tens of thousands of people, from fascinated bystanders to train …
What do the railways have to do with art history? Martha, an MA student from the University of York undertaking a studentship at the museum, explains. The partnership between the National Railway Museum and the University of York offers me a unique opportunity to work within the museum environment and carry out a research project …
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While Flying Scotsman takes centre stage, another classic vehicle from the national collection is given a chance to shine. Visitors to the National Railway Museum at York enjoying the Flying Scotsman season may be unaware of the vehicles displaced to allow it to take place. The fact is that the national collection of rail vehicles is too …
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What is it about this legendary locomotive that elicits such excitement? Crowds at the East Lancs Railway in January this year It was the 9 January this year, in Bury, that I first saw an example of a phenomena I’d almost forgotten. It was a cold damp day and the enthusiastic crowds were sprinkled with …
A railway bookseller reveals the restoration of the saddle tank loco Edward Sholto For a good many years, I have known railway bookseller Andrew Neale of Leeds, as he caters for my esoteric reading requirements. In 2006, Andrew repatriated the narrow gauge former Penrhyn Quarry Hunslet saddle tank loco “Edward Sholto” from the USA, where …
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Jamie Taylor has been looking through all the fantastic stories and photos we’ve received as part of our Trainspotting season. Working on the Trainspotting season has been quite an eye-opening experience and the ultimate in on-the-job training. I can now identify a Black Five from the shape of its smokebox, I know what it means …
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Our photography collection is full of amusing and unexpected treasures. Sorry, these seats are taken…© National Railway Museum Contrary to popular belief, back in the 1950s, when standards were allegedly higher than today, it appears that it was middle-aged businessmen in suits who put their feet up on the seats. I visualise Mr Pinstripe as …
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Photographic Archive Volunteer Anne McLean shares her love of a teenager’s set of photographs and letters. One of my favourite collections of photographs was created by the youngest photographer in the museum archive, a 14-year-old Victorian schoolboy called George Tod. The beautifully composed photographs are complemented by a set of letters written by George to …
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Catch up with the progress of our ambitious redevelopment of Station Hall. I’m Ruth Leach, an Interpretation Developer here at the National Railway Museum, and I’m part of the team working on the Station Hall redevelopment. The last few weeks have seen some really exciting work being carried out in Station Hall, and I wanted …
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One of the highlights each year in the calendar at Locomotion is the annual Shildon Steam Gala. This year’s gala is a bit of a celebration – not only of the 6th anniversary of opening and recent millionth visitor, but also the 75th anniversary of the Gresley A4 – so we have a bit of a …
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