Turntable - National Railway Museum - York, Great Britain.
N 53° 57.641 W 001° 05.852
30U E 624816 N 5980823
The National Railway Museum has over 300 locomotives and carriages, many are iconic trains. This turntable is used to move the engines around that are exhibited in the Worlds largest railway museum.
Waymark Code: WMK8M8
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/01/2014
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The turntable is in the centre of the Great Hall, with stall tracks radiating around its entire circumference. The turntable is in use daily.
The Turntable was built in its current location in 1954 to turn Locomotives around at the end of their journeys, The locos were then stabled in the great hall.
The turntable is demonstrated working twice a day: (
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The national Railway Museum this is a must visit attraction if you are in the area, and it's free entry. Located in York, UK.
"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: (
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Hours of Operation:
Opening times
10am–6pm daily
Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec
Admission Free, but donations are appreciated.
Street Address: NRM York. Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ