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Rail
Museum
Location : Shanti
Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Area : 10 Acres
Attractions : Collection Of Locomotives And Carriages
Timings : 9:30am to 5:30pm
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Complete Statistics On Indian Railway Networks
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.
It is spread out over an area of 10 acres and is a popular
attraction. The fine outdoor museum has on view a range of
locomotives and carriages ranging over the 150 years of the
railways in India. A toy train takes children around the museum.
The Collection
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. Children can enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track.
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