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.