Narrow Gauge Rail Museum
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum is a museum located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The museum is dedicated to the history of narrow gauge railways in India.
The museum has a number of exhibits, including:
- A number of narrow gauge locomotives
- A number of narrow gauge carriages
- A number of narrow gauge signaling equipment
- A library of books and magazines about narrow gauge railways
- A souvenir shop
The museum also has a number of interactive exhibits, such as a model railway and a simulator that allows visitors to experience driving a narrow gauge locomotive.
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum is a popular tourist destination and is especially crowded during weekends and holidays. The museum is also a popular spot for school field trips.
History
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum was founded in 1992 by the South East Central Railway. The museum was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar.
Features
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum has a number of features, including:
- A number of narrow gauge locomotives, including the first narrow gauge locomotive that was built in India.
- A number of narrow gauge carriages, including the first narrow gauge carriage that was built in India.
- A number of narrow gauge signaling equipment, including semaphore signals and mechanical interlockings.
- A library of books and magazines about narrow gauge railways.
- A souvenir shop.
Timings and Entry Fee
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM all days of the week. There is an entry fee of INR 20 for adults and INR 10 for children.
How to Reach
The Narrow Gauge Rail Museum is located in Kamptee, Nagpur. It is about 15 kilometers from the Nagpur railway station and about 20 kilometers from the Nagpur airport.
Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking involved.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen as it can get hot in the sun.
- Be respectful of the exhibits and the museum.
- Enjoy the interactive exhibits and learn about narrow gauge railways.