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National Railway Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 130 attractions in York
Traveler Description: A must-see for railroad buffs, this museum celebrates railways from the 1820s to the present day.
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Attraction type: Transportation museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Leeman Road York YO26 4XJ
England
Tel: 01904 621261

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4 of 5 stars
artyliz 10 contributions
london
Jul 8, 2009

Admission is free, it's right next to York Railway Station and it'll keep you amused all day. A great opportunity to get up close and personal with steam legends; there's something for everyone here. We loved it. more

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5 of 5 stars
PubChick 47 contributions
Durham
Jun 21, 2009

It's a liitle awkward to walk to from the station, but I love the Railway Museum. It's full of displays of trains from around the world and has viewing decks of restoration works on carriages. It's great for all the family and certainly worth visiting. What do you have to lose - it's also free! more

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5 of 5 stars
Cadbury-the-hamster 5 contributions
Lincoln
Jun 1, 2009

In this museum there is so much to see, you could easily spend al day there! With cafes and restaurants, and a play area for children it's a great day out for all the family. I went with my boyfriend, who loves trains, I was not as enthusiastic I admit, but it was still enjoyable. It is also free to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Amazing_badger 18 contributions
Lincolnshire, England
May 30, 2009

OK I admit it, I'm a railway geek! That said though, this is a brilliant museum with some interesting exhibits, some in working order. There is plenty to see and do, and a mini railway for the kids. You can also see locomotives being restored in the workshop. There is even transport laid on from the city centre! more

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5 of 5 stars
nrNottsCliff 7 contributions
nr Notts
Mar 25, 2009

Really 1st class, allow plenty of time, the new steam train " Tornado " is now there more

Fantastic
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5 of 5 stars
cathandpete 12 contributions
Carlisle, Cumbria
Mar 20, 2009

The national railway museum is an absolute treasure. There is so much to see and to do, and there isn't a type of train you cannot see! It is a fantastic experience being able to sit on bullet train without having to travel to Japan to do so! Everywhere is clean and tidy, and all the staff are really keen... more

york
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3 of 5 stars
TeewatidManchester 1 contribution
Manchester
Feb 21, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

National Railway Museum is the best others suck more

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1 of 5 stars
SamDavids 2 contributions
Leeds
Dec 28, 2008
0/4 found this review helpful

I visited the National Railway Museum with my family, we also visited Yorvik. I think that the National Railway Museum was not very good and that Yorvik was much better. I did not like the trains and thought it smells funny. I think Yorvik is a better choice of a place to go in York. more

VERY POOR
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1 of 5 stars
Mr_Green_Finch 1 contribution
Edinburgh
Dec 24, 2008
0/4 found this review helpful

I was very disappointed with the National Railway Museum. I had read a lot of good comments on this site, but I have to say that I could not disagree with them more. A very poor museum experience. more

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1 of 5 stars
MisterPotter 2 contributions
York
Dec 18, 2008
0/5 found this review helpful

Took visiting family to the National Railway museum last weekend. It was a cold and rainy day and the place was far too busy, and very, very cold. The trains were poorly displayed, poorly explained and I was very disappointed, as were my visitors, who thought I was crazy to take them to such a poor museum. more

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National Railway Museum Address

Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ, England
Tel: 01904 621261