The National Rail Museum Delhi

The national Rail Museum was established in the year 1977 at Chanakyapuri New-Delhi. This museum focuses specifically on Indian rail heritage and acquires almost 40,000 square meters or 10 acres of land in one of the most posh areas of Delhi. The premises of the museum are closed on Mondays, otherwise open regularly from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

                                       
                                         

Since there are both outdoor and indoor exhibits, a toy train has been organized to take the visitors around. The museum is known for harboring over a hundred exotic and fascinating exhibits for those interested. 

                                     
                                  

There are mobile and static real size trains, historical photos, signalling equipment, ancient furniture and rail related scripts displayed at the museum.

                                     
                             

                                       

                                                                               

                                                               

                                                                             

                                                         

                                                                 

                           
                                                                       

                                                                   

                                                                   

                                                                       

                                                                             

                                                                   

                                                                     

                                                                   

                                                                 

                                                                 

                                                                     

                                                                             

                                                                         

                                                                 

                                                                 

Important Exhibits Include:

·         The Fairy Queen Locomotive: Built in the year 1855 and one of the oldest functional locomotive engines in the world.

·         The Patiala Monorail Train System: Single rail track system, designed by British Colonel Bowles, Ewing system, constructed by Berlin engineers Orenstein & Koppel. This train was mobile till 1927 and connected 6 miles of terrain. The rail engine is still in working order after maintenance.

·         The Fire Engine: Constructed in the year 1914 by John Morris and Sons, this unique fire engine one of a kind in existence.

·         The Prince of Wales Saloon bogey: Built for the Prince in 1855 and later used by King Edward VII when visiting India is a luxurious piece of work.

·         Maharaja of Indore Saloon: This rail car with dynamic facilities considering the times was owned and used by the Holkar Dynasty Maharajas of Indore. This exotic saloon car has been designed intricately using gold, silver, ivory and teak wood of the best kind.

·         The Sir Leslie Wilson Electric Engine: This locomotive is one of the first electric system engines in India and was in operation till 1944.

·         The Beyer Garratt 6594 Rail Engine: Shows how the changes in rail history were coming about.

The National Rail Museum Delhi with many star attractions and literature filled scripts is definitely worth visiting for a complete knowledge of rails during the past days in India.

                                                                      Enjoy  :D