A Day With Trains At Chankyapuri

Rail Museum

I've always had a soft corner for trains.Since I'm staying in a country outside India where railway connectivity is not available, I really miss traveling by trains.

So when I was in Delhi for a weekend and had some extra time to explore, I decided to visit the National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri.

I booked a cab from Paharganj and reached the museum carrying my backpack and camera.Once I collected my tickets and went inside, I instantly fell in love with this place.I could see the evolution of Indian Railways in front of my eyes.There are several iconic models kept for exhibition which includes:

Kalka Shimla rail bus

patiala State Monorail Railways

Saloon of Prince of Wales

Saloon of Maharaja of Indore

Saloon of Maharaja of Mysore

Crane tank

Steam locomotive A-885 HASANG

Matheran Rail Car no. 8899

Mg Diesel SR 203

Electric Locomotive YCG -E1/21900

Photo of Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India by Arijit Santra

There is also an indoor museum complex which shows illustration about all the the old and new technologies which are being used or will be used in near future.

Museum Timming: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (Last entry 4.30 pm) Tuesday to Sunday(Clodes on Monday and national Holidays).

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