Railway History Museum - York, Great Britain.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The National Railway Museum has over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock, telling the history of the railways over the last 300 years.
Waymark Code: WMK8AY
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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Railway Museum - York, Great Britain.

"Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York’s only National Museum. Explore our giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, step on to the futuristic, Japanese Bullet Train or marvel at the stunning opulence of the Royal Trains.

Get on board awe inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in The Workshop, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. The children can let off steam with our outdoor play area, miniature railway rides and loads of interactive exhibits." Text Source: (visit link)

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Admission Free, but donations are appreciated.
Theme:
Transport History over the last 300 years.

Street Address:
NRM York. Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

Food Court: yes

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Opening times 10am–6pm daily Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Huge

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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