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Rail Transport
Museum
 Located
in the south of Delhi close to the diplomatic area of Chanakayapuri it
traces, through exhibits, the 140 year-old history of the Indian
Railways. The museum, established in 1977, and spread over a ten-acre
area, is the first of its kind in India. The highlights include the
Fairy Queen of 1885 the oldest working steam locomotive, the luxury
saloon of the Prince of Whales and the saloon of the Maharaja of
Mysore.
Timings: summer 0830 to 1130 and 1600 to 1730 hours, winter: 0900 to
1730 hours. It is closed on Mondays.
National Rail Museum
 It
was built as per plan of British architect M G Satto on 1957, 1st Feb,
on the carpet area of 10 acres of land. The museum displays 27
locomotives and 17 carriage. .
The saloon car of the Maharaja of Baroda (1886), the carriage of the
Maharaja of Mysore made of teak covered with ivory; the cabin of the
Prince of Wales (1876), the carriage in which the ashes of Gandhiji
was carried in 1948; Fairy Queen of 1855 (oldest steam engine in the
world); evolution of Indian Rail from steam engine to present era are
vividly displayed. .
Even, the skull of an elephant who struck a Mail train in 1894, with
his head is also projected here in the exhibition. The Toy train is
running - you may buy here as a souvenir of your visit. Restaurant and
Libraries are also there. .
Beautiful Tibetian handicrafts are on display which were brought with
Dalai Lama from Lasa in Tibbet House at 16 Jorhbagh close to Hotel
Oberoi. Tibetian handicrafts are on sale. Open from Monday to Friday
between 9-30 to 13-00 and 14-00 to 17-00 except Sunday and Saturday. .
In the evening, view the film show on Light and Sound at Red Fort in
Hindi or English version Son-et-Lumiere or the history from Mughal to
Indian Independence. .
Collect your ticket and information from ITDC, L Block, Connaught
Place, 3320331. Opp to Red Fort is Chandni Chowk, Parliament St, and
Connaught Circus- visit on foot. New Delhi is growing gradually day to
day. Chanakyapuri is the symbol of latest architectural and sculptural
designs. All Foreign Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Enclaves are
at Chanakyapuri. .
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