National Railway Museum York
Museum Gallery
4.7 (25738 reviews)
Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ, UK
+44 330 058 0058
Did You Know?
1975
Museum Founding
The National Railway Museum was established in 1975 on the site of the former North York locomotive depot.
Flying Scotsman
National Treasure
The museum played a crucial role in saving the iconic steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, for the nation, raising millions of pounds to restore it.
Mallard
Fastest Steam Train
The museum houses Mallard, the fastest steam-powered train ever recorded, reaching a speed of 126 mph.
York
Railway Hub
York was historically a vital railway junction, earning the nickname 'Railway King' for its role in connecting London to Edinburgh.
