How to amuse the kids for free!

• 5 out of 5 stars by RLB2 from Scarborough, England, United Kingdom
• August 23, 2011

Quote: Well ok, you would have to live in York to be able to do this for free, there will always be transport costs, but this is a totally free museum (how it should be in my opinion). What's more is that it is right near the train station so if you have... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal Historical York

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The World's Largest Railway Museum

• 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
• June 13, 2011

Quote: The National Railway Museum in York tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. Railways drove the industrial revolution of the 19th century. Where previously goods had to move by horse and cart, canal barge or ship the... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal Exploring Historic York

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Absolutely Not Just For Enthusiasts!

• 5 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
• January 15, 2010

Quote: I have to be honest, trains and railways are not my thing. Not even in the slightest. But, the other half had a train set when he was younger that he used to spend hours on with his dad, so he has considerably more interest in locomotives and the... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal A Trip to Yorkshire

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My 10 Snapshots of the National Railway Museum

• 5 out of 5 stars by happysh2009 from Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom
• October 17, 2009

Quote: Advantages: free entrance, fantastic collection of railway related memorabilia.Disadvantages: none that I could see.The National Railway Museum (often shortened to NRM) in York has been open to the public since 1975, and now has become one of the... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal Five places I have visited in York

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National Railway Museum

• 5 out of 5 stars by BriDee from Dundee, United Kingdom
• September 7, 2008

Quote: My wife just went along to this with me just to "pass an the time and appease me" but she came out thoroughly enthralled especially with the Royal Carriages of Queen Victoria and the rest of the Royal Trains.I would say that the well off Victorians... Read the full National Railway Museum review

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The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel

• 3 out of 5 stars by indi.chick from -, United Kingdom
• July 11, 2006

Quote: The Yorkshire Wheel is the smaller Northern sister of the London Eye, and for what it's worth, it's an enjoyable way to spend 13 minutes (the length of the complete ride). A lot of its charm is that York itself is such a pretty place, that it really... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal York! - Exclamation Mark Justified!

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The National Railway Museum

• 3 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
• September 30, 2005

Quote: The National Railway Museum boasts that it is the world’s largest, and after some time here, you will be inclined to believe it. It is quickly accessible from central York on foot in ten minutes (or you can take the connecting road train from the... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal York: Layers of History

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National Railway Museum

• 4 out of 5 stars by jj2 from Madison, Alabama
• December 13, 2000

Quote: As a railroad buff I am predisposed to enjoy this museum, but everyone will find something here. This museum has an extensive collection of steam and diesel engines as well as passenger and freight rolling stock in an indoor hall. This makes it a... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal York, England: Snickelways and Other Finds

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National Railway Museum

• 3 out of 5 stars by superpurd from Williams Lake, British Columbia
• September 8, 2000

Quote: The museum contains virtually a complete history of the English rail system with all sorts or regular and specialty cars. Some of the special use cars (for royalty) are unique and extravagant in their design. An excellent way to spend a couple of... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal 24 hours in York

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National Railway Museum

• 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
• September 5, 2000

Quote: It's an amazing place, this - the only museum or anything that's made me understand why some people fall in love with huge great trains! (Except British modern ones, nothing could stop me swearing at them!) The exhibition I loved most here was... Read the full National Railway Museum review

From journal York - the original one!

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