National Rail Museum is a part of the cultural heritage of Delhi, as it records the growth of Delhi from marvel to marvel. The National Rail Museum exhibits the models of Railway coaches, engines and the like of the railway department ranging from the period when railway was first introduced in India.
The National Rail Museum, spread over an area of 10 acres of land, is located at Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The museum remains open from 9.30 am in the morning till 5.30 pm in the evening, and witnesses a wide range of visitors ranging from children to the 'biggies'.
The Fairy Queen of the National Rail Museum (built in 1855) forms the center of attraction for the museum, as it allows the travelers to take a ride on it. Besides, the museum also maintains a collection of 26 vintage locomotives, 17 carriage and saloons, that were found in the 19th century. A glimpse at these will help us to get the flavor of Indian royalty, as well as the aristocracy of the Victorian era!
The display at the National Rail Museum happens to be among the oldest locomotives in the world that are still working. Among these are:
To pay a visit to these Saloons one has to pay a rent to the government of India in the form of tickets. The National Rail Museum remains closed only on Mondays. In order to reach National Rail Museum, one can take an auto or a cab; the easiest possible way would be getting down at Indraprastha Metro station, which is at a vicinity to the site.
