About the library

The library and archive collections at the National Railway Museum form one of the largest resources of railway and transport history in the world. The Library Collection is international in scope and covers all time periods. It includes:

• Over 23 thousand books and 800 journal titles, of which 300 are current subscriptions
• Railway company works archives and drawings
• Official publications and publicity such as Accident Reports, holiday guides, timetables and tickets
• Technical records describing locomotive performance and design Extensive photographic, art and poster collection

The National Railway Museum's catalogue forms part of the University of York library catalogue, and is available online.

The National Railway Museum also contributes to the Archives Hub. To browse descriptions of their archive materials, visit their Archives Hub information page.

Accessing materials

Can I see live document availability on Library Hub Discover? Yes.

Can I obtain items via inter-library loan? No - the library's collections are reference only.

Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes - see the library's website for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance, to ensure that they can accommodate you and that the material you need will be available.

Location

Browse all of the National Railway Museum's records in Library Hub Discover using Discover search.