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National Railway Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 133 attractions in York
Traveller Description: A must-see for railroad buffs, this museum celebrates railways from the 1820s to the present day.
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Attraction type: Transport museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Leeman Road York YO26 4XJ
England
Tel: 01904 621261

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff, Wales
9 Nov 2009

We're not railway fanatics so only went to the railway museum as it was raining and my parents had recommended it, but it was really good. If anything there was too much to see so we were "all trained out" before we'd seen everything. As a museum its very well thought out - it does everything right: lots of see... more

8 Nov 2009

An expensive decision for me, but then I didn't spend a penny myself! Tip - don't join the long queue at the first entrance on the left after the tunnel. Continue up the road and use the entrance to the right - much quicker! Lots of people visit this museum, but it swallows them up easily enough in the cavernous... more

17 Oct 2009

Even if you are not particularly interested in trains you will find something in this large museum to interest you.For me the most impressive exhibit was the streamlined 1930s train engines followed by the Royal Trains.I dont think it really matters to much whether or not you can see into the cabs,seeing the trains is an education in itself.also this... more

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3 of 5 stars
Mission Viejo, California
26 Aug 2009

They certainly have a great selection of trains, but there were only one or two you could go into and you could not really see into most of them. If you like walking around looking at the outside of trains, then you will probably enjoy it. But, while I like trains I am not an expert and after awhile I... more

Magic
4 Aug 2009

It doesn't get any better than this if you like trains, a wonderful day or half day out for nothing!!! Plenty to keep young and old amused for hours, from the Hogwart's Express to Mallard. more

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5 of 5 stars
Newcastle, Australia
29 Jul 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

In the UK, entrance fees to everything are steep, so it was a shock to find such an excellent museum charging no entry fee. Anyone could comfortably spend three hours here wandering around the trains and exhibits. Most things are static, but you can touch it all. more

8 Jul 2009

Admission is free, it's right next to York Railway Station and it'll keep you amused all day. A great opportunity to get up close and personal with steam legends; there's something for everyone here. We loved it. more

21 Jun 2009

It's a liitle awkward to walk to from the station, but I love the Railway Museum. It's full of displays of trains from around the world and has viewing decks of restoration works on carriages. It's great for all the family and certainly worth visiting. What do you have to lose - it's also free! more

1 Jun 2009

In this museum there is so much to see, you could easily spend al day there! With cafes and restaurants, and a play area for children it's a great day out for all the family. I went with my boyfriend, who loves trains, I was not as enthusiastic I admit, but it was still enjoyable. It is also free to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lincolnshire, England
30 May 2009

OK I admit it, I'm a railway geek! That said though, this is a brilliant museum with some interesting exhibits, some in working order. There is plenty to see and do, and a mini railway for the kids. You can also see locomotives being restored in the workshop. There is even transport laid on from the city centre! more

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National Railway Museum Address

Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ, England
Tel: 01904 621261