National Rail Museum New Delhi
Transport & Heritage

National Rail Museum, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

About

It represents Indian Railways rich heritage of over 166 years. The extensive outdoor gallery, modelled after a railway yard, houses a variety of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, as well as a fascinating collection of royal saloons, waggons, carriages, armoured trains, rail cars, and a turntable. These original life-size exhibits have been meticulously preserved and restored. Inside the Indoor gallery, interactive displays and models depict remarkable stories from early modes of transportation to current and future endeavours in Indian Railways. There are also some outstanding collections of historical photographs, documents, railway artefacts, static exhibits, antiques, and antique furniture.

Established in 1977

Highlights

  • The Fairy Queen (1855 steam engine)
  • Prince of Wales Saloon
  • Patiala State Monorail
  • The "Joy Train" ride.

Facilities & Amenities

  • Miniature toy train
  • Rail simulators
  • Souvenir shop
  • "The Rails" restaurant
  • Audio-visual room

Nearby Attractions

  • Nehru Planetarium
  • India Gate
  • Embassies of Chanakyapuri

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