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National Rail Museum

National Rail Museum Tourism

National Rail Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
National Rail Museum, located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, is a fascinating venue that showcases the rich railway heritage of India. Spread over 11 acres, this museum was inaugurated on February 1, 1977, and is designed to simulate the atmosphere of a railway setting. With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, it features a vast collection of over 100 real-size exhibits of Indian Railways. Static and working models, signaling equipment, historical photographs, antique furniture, and related literature are on display to narrate the rail story. The most attractive feature for visitors is the toy train ride, which offers a tour of the entire museum on wheels. A recent addition is a state-of-the-art simulator that provides a virtual experience of driving a train. Other highlights are the Fairy Queen, the oldest working steam locomotive, and the Prince of Wales Saloon, built in 1875. The Rail Museum presents an engaging panorama of the technological, historical, and cultural aspects of the railways, making it a place of interest for all age groups.
Top 5 Reviews on National Rail Museum
Inspire36123075937
Wrote on 20th Jun, 2023
Restaurants in rail museum is fraud
Never eat food in cafeteria, they are thieves and will serve third rate , dirty and rotten food at very costly rates.
N2427LHsimong
Wrote on 7th Apr, 2023
Such a shame no one can be bothered to maintain the history
Well, given it’s so cheap at least you could argue that it’s value for money… there’s a tiny little train that goes round for about 5 minutes, you’re not allowed to look in any of the locomo..
Harsh2339
Wrote on 5th Mar, 2023
Good place for kids
Overall good place for kids to gain knowlage. Toy train is there for fun. Neet and clean washroom. Large area for explore. Out side food allow in museum. Canteen available but food is not ok. We order..
YogaNarsimha
Wrote on 14th Dec, 2022
Noice!
You always feel like a child when visiting a Museum. The museum is well kept with hundred of exhibits inside the museum building and dozens of railway coaches, engines and other rail related equipment..
singhasam
Wrote on 27th Nov, 2022
On track for an interesting time.
THIS quirky site has quite a bit going on from a museum and loads of trains and rolling stock to a chance to rattle round on a little track yourself. Don't make the mistake I did which was to pay for ..
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