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National
Museum of Railways, located in New Delhi,
is a must visit for those who like locomotives.
There are various training models, engines
and coaches in the museum. It also preserves
the model of India 's very first train,
a steam engine that has made his trip to
Mumbai Thane in 1853. There are a number
of locomotives displayed outdoors, which
are simply adorable. The museum, sprawling
across 10 acres of land, a wealth of information
on the 150-year history of railways in India.
Children like walking into a small train
on the track around the miniature museum.
The highlight of the museum is the Fairy
Queen, built in 1855, which is the best
preserved locomotives of his time.
Some of the prized possessions
of the museum are vintage displays, including
work still oldest locomotive in the world.
Furthermore, it is the Viceregal Restaurants
car which was built in 1889. The museum
also owns the luxury coaches Royal Prince
of Wales Salon built in 1875, Maharaja of
Mysore 's Saloon built in 1899 and the Maharaja
of Baroda 's Saloon built in 1886. These
sedans that were specially built for the
exhibition imperial characters develop interior
design befitting the greatness of the sovereign.
These coaches are unique in the world and
nothing can match the height of their glory.
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