Really interesting and well presented museum, even if you are not a big train fan. Lots to see for adults and young children.

Really interesting and well presented museum, even if you are not a big train fan. Lots to see for adults and young children.
Selection of rolling stock was excellent staff were helpful and a must place to visit even if you are not an enthusiast
If I had been an enthusiast it would get 5 stars. I enjoyed the ability to browse at my own pace and learn a little more about steam engines. Well worth the suggested donation.
We have been meaning to go to York for a couple of years, not being a train fanatic, I was a little disappointed. The train museum in Swindon is more logically laid out. We particularly wanted to see the "Flying Scotsman", it was difficult to find and as far away from the public access first floor observation area as possible....
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I am not a train person, but even I found lots to see at the museum. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the food was first class
This was one of our many visits to this brilliant museum. It never ceases to amaze us with its well laid out exhibits, wonderful atmosphere and beautifully preserved locomotives. Having both loved steam trains all our lives (we are from the end of that era!) it's always a very nostalgic trip, particularly seeing the Flying Scotsman in hospital undergoing repair...
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This is a completely free attraction and judging by the size of it, could take all day to look around. I imagine that it would be great for those who have an interest in trains as it has many famous engines etc there and lots of information. However, for those who know/care little about rail travel the museum can become...
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Loved it!!!! Food bit expensive but great experience. Brought back lots of memories. Trains in really wonderful condition. Explainers were all very knowledgable and enthusiastic.
You do not have to be a Trainspotter to be entertained here. Fantastic museum with something to see for everyone. We particularly enjoyed the Royal Trains and the Bullet Train is awesome
The museum was remarkably quiet when I visited (May 10th 2013).I believe that guided tours were possible but we just wandered around. You were able to spend as much time as you liked with each exhibit. It was noted that many visitors were German - so the awareness of the museum is International. Nothing negative to say.
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