Railway Heritage Centre, Tiruchirappalli facts for kids
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A vintage steam locomotive at the entrance of Tiruchirappalli Junction
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| Established | 18 February 2014 |
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| Location | Near Rail Kalyana Mandapam (Community Hall) Tiruchirappalli Junction, Tiruchirappalli. PIN - 620 001 |
| Type | Heritage centre |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Culture (India) |
| Owner | Southern Railway zone, Chennai |
| Public transit access | Central Bus Stand  Tiruchirappalli Junction  |
| Nearest car park | On site |
The Railway Heritage Centre is a special place in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It's like a museum that shows off old trains and railway items. This centre helps us learn about the history of railways in the region.
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About the Centre
The museum was created to save old items, photos, and important papers. It also keeps equipment from the past. The goal is to make sure these pieces of history are kept safe for everyone to see.
The centre also shares interesting stories about the South Indian Railway Company. You can learn how this railway company grew over time.
Work on the museum started in early 2013. It was built on a large area, about 9500 square feet. This spot is right next to the Rail Kalyana Mandapam, which is a community hall. The museum is also very close to Tiruchirappalli Junction, a big train station.
The Railway Heritage Centre officially opened its doors on February 18, 2014. It cost about 1.5 crore Indian Rupees to build this amazing place.
What You Can See
The museum has many cool things to see, both inside and outside. It was opened as part of the 150-year celebration of the old South Indian Railway.
Inside the Museum
- Old Documents: You can see rare photos, maps, and old railway books. These were used a long time ago, even during the time when the British ruled India.
- Digital Archives: There are also digital copies of old records.
- Special Items: Look out for old lamps that were used at train stations. These lamps were made from a special kind of glass. You can also see old clocks, bells, and badges worn by railway staff.
Outside the Museum
- Vintage Locomotives: Outside, you'll find a couple of really old train engines. These are big, historic machines that used to pull trains.
- Toy Train: There's also a fun toy train that you can ride! It's a working train, just smaller.
Fun for Visitors
The Railway Heritage Centre is a great place for families. Kids will especially love the toy trains. There are also shady spots where you can relax. If you get hungry, you can find local food stalls nearby.
See also
- National Rail Museum, New Delhi
- Rewari Railway Heritage Museum
- Regional Railway Museum, Chennai
- Railway Museum Mysore
- Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railway
