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Railroad enthusiasts will note that New Delhi possesses an unusual Railway Museum which tells the story of one hundred and forty years of Indian Railways. Here we see pieces as interesting as Fairie Queen, a locomotive of the year 1855 which is the oldest steam engine in India and continues to work, it is considered one of the best preserved of its time, the luxury saloon Prince of Wales, 1875 and Lounge Maharaja of Mysore, 1899.
The Museum is organized in an outdoor section, which displays the locomotives, and a closed sector that contain information about the history of railways in India. It is a city pride and pleasure for railway enthusiasts, because here you will find locomotives and passenger coaches of all time, such as the steam train made the journey between Mumbai and Thane in 1853.
The National Railway Museum is a fascinating place for locals and visitors, was opened in 1977 and is a unique museum of its kind in Asia. It combines history, heritage, romance, nostalgia, fun and entertainment in an area of 11 acres where we can find a covered gallery dedicated to the discovery 'that leads to an imaginary journey through the history of railways in order to understand its contribution to industrial progress and economic development.
The majestic Fairy Queen is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the museum built in 1855 operated until 1908 and then for the first time in 1997 making the journey from Delhi to Alwar, Becoming the operating steam locomotive in the world's oldest, which earned him a place of honor in the Guinness Book of Records and other awards no less important as National Tourism Award.
The gallery has an octagonal shape but is divided into nine parts, rail instrumental displays, furniture and antique clocks, historical photographs, dummies representing the railway staff and more, this gallery features air conditioning, a reference section for the blind in Braille and wheelchairs for those in need.
Other exhibits will show models and models of locomotives and railway cars, Trucks and cranes, the silver is used in luxury trains, a science and technology sector of the rail, one dedicated to electric trains and diesel and also a section for Delhi Metro With the different models that were used, an activity center, information panels and screens. | |