Author Archives: Russell Hollowood

Happy 100th birthday to a tiny railway with a big history

Posted on January 29, 2013

The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Signalling School – a model railway layout used to train real-life signallers  – recently celebrated its 100th birthday with a three-day have-a go event here at the museum. On Friday, our director Paul Kirkman (below, … Continue reading →

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The secret life of a museum exhibit

Posted on December 9, 2011

The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway signalling school layout (L&Y) was built in 1912 to teach railway workers the art of signalling trains. You might imagine that this training aid from the Edwardian age would have no place on the 21st … Continue reading →

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6229 Duchess of Hamilton: a fireman’s tale

Posted on June 27, 2011

The re-streamlined Duchess of Hamilton draws many admirers here. But few, if any, can boast as deep an understanding of Stanier’s masterpiece as the visitor I showed onto its footplate last week. The visitor in question had over 50 years … Continue reading →

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Weekend Signalling School at the Museum

Posted on May 11, 2011

The National Railway Museum is famous for its collection of locomotives and carriages, but perhaps not so famous for its collection of signalling equipment. Not surprising, really: railway signalling is a complex subject that mystifies most rail enthusiasts, let alone … Continue reading →

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