Chennai Rail Museum
Chennai Rail Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Railway Museum * 5 indoor Galleries (3 A/C, 2 Non-AC), incl. Art Gallery and Miniature Models of Trains and LED lit Boards * Toy Train Ride* Three Tier Running Train Model with Si* 90 Seater A/c Movie Theatre for Railway clippings* Coach Restaurant with 60+24 pax* Food Court*Natya Arangam for Events* Amphitheatre for Events * Heritage Outdoor Exhibits incl.Steam Locos* Semaphore Arm Signal in working condition *Fowler Steam Ploughing Engine(1905) * Crane (BG &MG) *X Class Locomotive *MG Goods locomotive(1909) *B Class Darjeeling Himalayan Loco(1917) Coaches *Inspection Carriages BG and NG *NG - Postal Van, Guard Van, First Class MG Nilgiri First Class, Nilgiri 2nd class Hand operated crane (1887) · · Clean Hygienic toilets Premises: · Three Children Parks ·Free paved parking -Wheel chair friendly -Garden with lush green grass that you can sit on*Lactation room, Toilets for Persons with Disability, Wheel chair friendly toilets
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Sept 2021 • Family
If you are looking for a change for your kids, this is an ideal spot to take them- lots of areas to run, different train models, toy train ride, model train, play areas.. Surprising this place is not well-known in Chennai..
Also, for train enthusiasts, there are many nostalgic train facts and artefacts which take you for a trio down the memory lane..
One suggestion though is cool drinks can be included given the hot weather during the day..
Also, for train enthusiasts, there are many nostalgic train facts and artefacts which take you for a trio down the memory lane..
One suggestion though is cool drinks can be included given the hot weather during the day..
Written 12 September 2021
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Thank you for your review, rating and suggestion. Cool drinks in tetra packs were not considered too safe, but however, we would look into other options.
Written 23 November 2021
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PradeepK
7 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Visited in 2019 with my kids..
One of the best places to visit in chennai.
Kids enjoyed a lot..
Well maintained
Very informative
Kids enjoyed the toy train which is actually a bonus. Didn't expect that funfilled ride..
Highly suggested place to visit
One of the best places to visit in chennai.
Kids enjoyed a lot..
Well maintained
Very informative
Kids enjoyed the toy train which is actually a bonus. Didn't expect that funfilled ride..
Highly suggested place to visit
Written 27 December 2021
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Glad that you enjoyed it in 2019 and are still enjoying it! Thank you for the excellent rating and review.
Written 3 January 2022
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Deba
Bengaluru, India11 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Like the engine kept in the park. Well maintained museum. Kids enjoyed the Toy train raid. The authorities allowed 2 rounds of toy train rides. It also depicted the first inception of rail factory with different kinds of coaches. Had a great time there. And for adult tickets you get snacks as well. It is kind of small feel good gesture.
Written 5 October 2021
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Thank you for your review and rating, much appreciated. Glad to hear that yourl enjoyed the tour in the Museum. Please do visit again.
Written 23 November 2021
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Aug 2024 • Friends
We got to see the Chennai Rail Museum during our visit to the Integral Coach Factory, ICF. The models and exhibits at the Railway Museum were very educational and stimulating and the panels brought alive the history and the development of the Indian Railways and highlighted the role of the ICF in it.
Outside the museums were various creatively made sculptures built from railway scrap giving the place a unique ambience.
This is a great place to visit for schools and along with the museum if school students could be given a chance to visit premises of the factory in small groups and see how the various coaches are made with a guide, the trip would become really worthwhile, memorable and inspiring.
Outside the museums were various creatively made sculptures built from railway scrap giving the place a unique ambience.
This is a great place to visit for schools and along with the museum if school students could be given a chance to visit premises of the factory in small groups and see how the various coaches are made with a guide, the trip would become really worthwhile, memorable and inspiring.
Written 24 August 2024
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Shrikant P
Pune43 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Awesome art gallery,.. must see for everyone.
Cooperative staff.
Nice garden and toy train ride.
The exhibition of the History of railways is well illustrated and shows many interesting facts not known to many.
Models of trains are a treat to the eye.
Cooperative staff.
Nice garden and toy train ride.
The exhibition of the History of railways is well illustrated and shows many interesting facts not known to many.
Models of trains are a treat to the eye.
Written 30 October 2022
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indiakrish
Chennai (Madras), India14 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
Very Big place spread out with lots of Real Train Engines & Coaches. You can find a the rare steam engine & steam tractor.Train Models are also in display. Audio Visual Shows on Train History also available. 2 Play Areas for children with swings, slides etc. Play area has been filled with sand for lesser injury if children fall. Well maintained and kept clean. A small scale running model of Chennai local train in display. Lots of souvenirs to but little expensive. Tickets are very cheap. Last but not the least there is a toy train in which children & adult can have ride.
Written 3 May 2013
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Rit_Ram
Chennai (Madras), India328 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
If you are looking for a nearby place to go within Chennai with kids , please include this to your list . It is at Perambur . Roads in google map should take without confusion and if you reach nearby the place is known to many locals and wont miss out . For a person who likes Rails and trains this will add lot of interest . Parking is not at all a problem if you are going by car .
The entrance ticket is sold at a mini train compartment and that is perfect welcome for kids . Tickets are very nominally charged .
There is a toy train ride and it is must do inside if you are with kids . They also modelled train passing through a tunnel and it is really fun . There are various types of old trains displayed and most of them you can enter and take experience . Photos also allowed inside . There is audio visual room where some railway promotion videos are shown . Please check the timings of the show so that you can align your other plans inside museum .
In the end , when we were winding off kids wanted to get to the park . There is a small park inside the museum and we spent around 30 mins inside the park . Totally we spent around 3 hours and it was an overall nice experience . However I want to inform that dont expect any AC rooms with cleaned surroundings inside the museum. If you want to just explore the railway , spend time with kids , near by place in chennai add to your list .
Just forgot to add one key thing . There is no food or water available inside and make sure you carry them . Luckily we carried and kids enjoyed eating inside the park .
The entrance ticket is sold at a mini train compartment and that is perfect welcome for kids . Tickets are very nominally charged .
There is a toy train ride and it is must do inside if you are with kids . They also modelled train passing through a tunnel and it is really fun . There are various types of old trains displayed and most of them you can enter and take experience . Photos also allowed inside . There is audio visual room where some railway promotion videos are shown . Please check the timings of the show so that you can align your other plans inside museum .
In the end , when we were winding off kids wanted to get to the park . There is a small park inside the museum and we spent around 30 mins inside the park . Totally we spent around 3 hours and it was an overall nice experience . However I want to inform that dont expect any AC rooms with cleaned surroundings inside the museum. If you want to just explore the railway , spend time with kids , near by place in chennai add to your list .
Just forgot to add one key thing . There is no food or water available inside and make sure you carry them . Luckily we carried and kids enjoyed eating inside the park .
Written 10 January 2014
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BhushanRangnekar
Pune, India101 contributions
Mar 2019
The rail museum in Chennai is one of the very few in India (Mysore being the other). The actual museum has a lot of historical events in the Indian railways with Photographs. A lot of actual locomotives including a Steam engine and the electric one is displayed. They also have a mini train ride and a children's park. Its a good way to spend 3-4 hours with your kids.
Written 25 March 2019
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rjaideep
Chennai (Madras), India10 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
We were looking for offbeat places for a Sunday morning trip and heard about the Regional Rail Museum. After some research on the internet, we visited this place. If you are a train lover, this is a must visit. It does transport you to a time in the past.
The entry is through a room designed like a train compartment. As you move through the grounds, you can see various engines and compartments. Information boards have been provided for most of the exhibits. You can also step into some of the compartments and look inside.The exhibits were not just limited to passenger compartments but also included inspection compartments, breakdown vehicles with cranes and heritage vans.
The toy train ride, which takes you through the grounds of the museum, is one of the major attractions. There was a member of the staff who went around personally informing the visitors about the train ride. It was a nice touch.
There is a gallery inside the museum, where we rushed in for respite from the heat. Inside, there are scale models of old trains, artifacts like the weighing scales, signal lamps, and two "Smiths" clocks manufactured in 1878 which are still ticking. The employees attendance register and various photographs are displayed.
The other part of the gallery is occupied by a huge model railway station with three trains running.
The souvenier shop is nothing much to talk about - it is more of a display shelf with a few train compartment models and there was a book also on sale. Felt that the models displayed did not do justice to the real trains.
There is also a tech gallery which we could not visit for lack of time.
Since most of the exhibits are in the open ground, it is better to visit around 10.00 am or around 4.00 pm. Do factor in that Chennai can get really humid. We went on such a day and the kids were easily tired out. We did miss out on some of the exhibits due to this. Do carry enough water and some snacks. Though there is a small canteen at the entrance, not sure if it is functioning.
This is a great initiative by the Govt. On the whole, the grounds have been laid out well and maintained well. In my opinion, the restoration of the trains could have been better and the maintenance was not up to the mark. These heritage beauties have been left in the open and exposed to the mercy of the weather- the effect of which can be easily seen. They need a lot of tender loving care which will ensure the preservation of a glorious heritage.
Depending on your interest in trains and railways, you could spend anywhere between half hour to more than two hours in this place.
The entry is through a room designed like a train compartment. As you move through the grounds, you can see various engines and compartments. Information boards have been provided for most of the exhibits. You can also step into some of the compartments and look inside.The exhibits were not just limited to passenger compartments but also included inspection compartments, breakdown vehicles with cranes and heritage vans.
The toy train ride, which takes you through the grounds of the museum, is one of the major attractions. There was a member of the staff who went around personally informing the visitors about the train ride. It was a nice touch.
There is a gallery inside the museum, where we rushed in for respite from the heat. Inside, there are scale models of old trains, artifacts like the weighing scales, signal lamps, and two "Smiths" clocks manufactured in 1878 which are still ticking. The employees attendance register and various photographs are displayed.
The other part of the gallery is occupied by a huge model railway station with three trains running.
The souvenier shop is nothing much to talk about - it is more of a display shelf with a few train compartment models and there was a book also on sale. Felt that the models displayed did not do justice to the real trains.
There is also a tech gallery which we could not visit for lack of time.
Since most of the exhibits are in the open ground, it is better to visit around 10.00 am or around 4.00 pm. Do factor in that Chennai can get really humid. We went on such a day and the kids were easily tired out. We did miss out on some of the exhibits due to this. Do carry enough water and some snacks. Though there is a small canteen at the entrance, not sure if it is functioning.
This is a great initiative by the Govt. On the whole, the grounds have been laid out well and maintained well. In my opinion, the restoration of the trains could have been better and the maintenance was not up to the mark. These heritage beauties have been left in the open and exposed to the mercy of the weather- the effect of which can be easily seen. They need a lot of tender loving care which will ensure the preservation of a glorious heritage.
Depending on your interest in trains and railways, you could spend anywhere between half hour to more than two hours in this place.
Written 7 October 2013
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RajthilakS
Chennai (Madras), India131 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
Not a well maintained place to visit. But you can have a look at how the trains were in old initially and you can also see some british deployed locomoties. If you are a machine/Train enthusiast, then it is a must visit.
Written 16 April 2014
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Climber67151545083
Chennai (Madras), India
I would like to pack food from home for my kids... Is it allowed to have outside food in park or some place inside the campus?
Written 8 July 2022
BasKaran2013
Chennai (Madras), India
Child allowed in rail museum. My Song Age for 4 years
Written 1 February 2021
Children below the age of 10 are restricted from entering, only due to the Prevailing Pandemic condition.
On normal situations all ages allowed.
Written 1 April 2021
Hello,
I was wondering if you had a carriage from a WW2 Hospital Train ?
I'm researching my Mum's wartime story. She was a nurse and was evacuated back from somewhere close to Kohima. Travelled by truck /train /ferry all the way back to Lahore.
If you have, or know of a museum with a hospital carriage I would love to get a photo.
Thank you very much.
Kind Regards,
David
Written 13 May 2020
Hi David, we only have a 1997 Metre Gauge Accident Relief Medical Van at our Museum. Will try to see if there is any in India, and let you know. Great interest that is!
Written 1 April 2021
missjaani
Chennai (Madras), India
Is Chennai rail museums open 7 days of the week?
Written 8 December 2017
No. 6 days a week it's open, Tue to Sunday. All Mondays are closed
Written 18 January 2020
missjaani
Chennai (Madras), India
What is the full address of Chennai rail museum?
Written 7 December 2017
Chennai Rail Museum, Integral coach factory, New Avadi Road, Chennai - 38
Written 1 April 2021
Will ICF rail museum open on October 2
Written 1 October 2017
Arun D
Chennai District, India
We do open on National Holidays. We were working on October 2nd .
You can always check on the mobile number 9003141003 also whether the museum will be open on National Holidays.
Regards Arun Devraj
Written 19 October 2017
velliangiri2016
Chennai (Madras), India
I would like to visit rail museum with my two grand daughters aged about 8 yrs and 4 yrs respectively ?
Written 20 July 2017
Arun D
Chennai District, India
You can visit. Attractions Toy Train ride. Models in indoor gallery. You can enter coaches and locomotives
Written 20 July 2017
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