Explore Locomotives from Across Eras: Gallery Walkthrough of Top Attractions at Rail Museum

Introduction

Home to over 150 railway artefacts, the National Rail Museum in Delhi offers a peek into the progress of Indian Railways. Let's explore some of the top attractions gallery-wise.

Steam Era

Housing the oldest locomotives, this section takes you back to the days when steam power chugged along tracks. Don't miss ‘Fairley’ Engine No. 1—the first steam engine run on broad gauge in India. Other stars include ‘Tirhut’ and ‘Banihal’ representing earliest engines.

Diesel Era

Witness how oil engines such as the ‘Jubilee 1956’ replaced steam. Standouts include the armoured train mounted gun, ‘105 DMU’ and ‘WDG-3A’, key to revolutionizing passenger transport. Gain insights into engine components up-close.

Electric Locomotives

Experience the shift to electric traction pioneered in the 1950s. Marvel at technological marvels such as the ‘25 KV AC’ and ‘3 Phase’ locomotives powering today’s fastest trains. An insightful exhibit traces the evolution of electric grids. Rail museum in delhi, experience the shift to electric traction pioneered in the 1950s. Marvel at technological marvels such as the ‘25 KV AC’ and ‘3 Phase’ locomotives powering today’s fastest trains. An insightful exhibit traces the evolution of electric grids.

Metro Coaches

Admire Delhi Metro’s first-ever coaches from the Yellow Line. Compare features of old and new coaches including seating, aesthetics and other design aspects. Take photos in the driver’s cabin for perspective.

Bogie Gallery

Check out more than 30 bogie samples covering pre-Independence designs to modern variants. Walk around interactive displays explaining the importance of wheel assemblies and suspensions through the ages.

Special Exhibits

During festivals, catch colorful metre gauge locomotives like the ‘Fairy Queen’. Themed sections also narrate captivating stories behind objects like the saloon coach of Viceroy Linlithgow.

Ending your visit on an exciting note, the complex houses a miniature railway track for kids to safely ride toy trains. The National Rail Museum is an immersive learning experience for all ages.

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