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National Rail Museum
Museum4.4 · 27 7144.2 · 740≈ 1 h 45 minEntry: ~50 INR9.7 km from the center
A sprawling open-air museum in Chanakyapuri celebrating more than 170 years of Indian rail heritage across 11 green acres. It houses over 100 full-scale vintage locomotives and gilded royal saloons once built for regional Maharajas. Crown jewels include the 1855 Fairy Queen, the world's oldest working steam locomotive, and the unique 1907 Patiala State Monorail. Visitors of all ages can ride the popular 1:1 scale Joy Train around the grounds.
Highlights
- Fairy Queen (1855), world's oldest operational steam locomotive
- Lavish teak and ivory royal saloon coaches of Indian Maharajas
- Rare operational 1907 Patiala State Monorail train
- Joy Train scenic ride circulating around the outdoor displays
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 16:30 |
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