Rail Museum

Museum Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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What to expect

The Railway Museum in Mysuru, India is an outdoor exhibit of vintage locomotives. It was established in 1979 by Indian Railways and is the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. The museum has a collection of locomotives, including steam engines, diesel engines, and electric engines. It also has a gallery of photographs and paintings depicting the growth of railways in India. Railway signals and lights are also displayed. The museum has a battery-operated mini-train that gives a short ride for children on the grounds. The museum showcases the evolution of railways, with exhibits such as the Austin Rail Motor car, Wagnall & Co 119 E steam engine, and royal coaches used by the Maharaja of Mysuru. The museum is a great place for families to learn about the history of railways and have a fun experience with the mini-train ride

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the brightly painted derelict trains and the kids climbed over and around the carriages

Highlights: The kids loved climbing all over the trains and exploring the engines ✨