Long Train Running Photo

Photographer’s Note

National Rail Museum :
Collection Of Locomotives And Carriages

The Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. There are models of train engines and coaches and it is a train-lovers delight. Its pride is a model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853.

The locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there is a museum as well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of railways in India.

Its vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the world-still working; the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales Saloon (1875), Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one has to buy a ticket.

The star attraction is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855, and considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age.

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KevRyan (22297) 2005-10-29 6:31

A very nice dynamic image of these old beauties of the steam age Vishal - a really great format for the subject and nicely rendered for the light. we have a 'living' steam trust where I live with track re-opened between my town and the nearest city - it's a nice day out - a real workingmuseum.

best wishes Kev

FORJP001 (3819) 2005-10-29 10:04

J'aime bien cette collection de vieilles locomotives à vapeur. Pour vous en mettre plein la vue je vous suggère la locomotive du Chemin de fer du Canadien National #6218 représentée ailleurs sur TE et située à des milliers de killomètres dans l'hémisphère nord. (Jean-Pierre)